Name/Title
Fun in Acapulco-Elsa CardenasEntry/Object ID
P-16-Gallery-2Tags
NEEDED - Box photoDescription
Cocktail dress - Red silk jersey top with creme upolstery weight wool blend skirt trimmed with red applique tassles and swirls - matching red scarf which also has tasslesUse
Worn by Elsa Cardena, playing Dolores Gomez, in the movie Fun In AlcapulcoClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
cocktail dressClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
silk, Worsted WoolMaterial
jerseyColor
Red, creamMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Edith HeadRole
DesignerDate made
1963Label/Inscription/Signature
ParamountDimensions
Dimension Notes
Bust - 28 in, Waist - 21 in, Hip - 33 inParts
Count
5Parts
1 dress, 1 scarf, 2 false boobs, 2 false boob stuffing materialAccessories
Accessory
Dress BagNotes
1009Location
Location
Box
Paramount Box B3Building
US ArtCategory
TemporaryDate
April 25, 2024Notes
Costume in this boxLocation
Box
P140 Form BoxBuilding
US ArtDate
April 25, 2024Notes
Form is in this boxLocation
Building
Paramount Studios ArchiveDate
April 2, 2024Condition
Overall Condition
FairDate Examined
Apr 2, 2024Notes
Stitching is coming apart where zipper meets. Some sticks of inside boning are no longer stitched in. Inside lining has tears. Inside lining at top of bust has come unstitched from top of dress.Overall Condition
Previous RepairsDate Examined
Apr 2, 2024Overall Condition
Unstable DyesDate Examined
Apr 2, 2024Notes
Scarf has discolorationRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Elsa Cardenas, Paramount StudiosGeneral Notes
Note Type
Display NoteNote
Scarf is asymmetrical, wraps around neck from the front, tassles in front rest on collarbone areaCreated By
Adreana LangstonCreate Date
January 10, 2024Updated By
Adreana LangstonUpdate Date
April 25, 2024
