G. I. Blues - Juliet Prowse

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Mannequins And Forms

Name/Title

G. I. Blues - Juliet Prowse

Entry/Object ID

441-Gallery-2

Tags

NEEDED - Box photo, NEEDED - Dressing sheet photo, NEEDED - Form or mannequine photo

Description

[C441] Dance costume constructed over leotard of a flesh-colored stretch fabric with a fitted strapless bodice, beaded strap that crosses in front of neck and attached at back sides with hook and eyes, beaded strap pieces at back that cross over zipper and attached with hook and eyes and a 'car wash' multi-panel long skirt. The bodice is ornamented with horizontal bands of white bugle beads interspersed with small silver sequins a rhinestone and the panels of the skirt are solidly beaded with same pattern.

Use

Performance Costume worn by Juliet Prowse, playing Lili, in the movie G.I. Blues

Category

COSTUME

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Performance Gown

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Color

flesh

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Edith Head

Role

Designer

Date made

1960

Label/Inscription/Signature

Paramount label reads "Juliet Prowse 10222".

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

5’8” - 5’ 11”

Location

Location

Building

The Collection

Category

Permanent

Date

April 10, 2024

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Date Examined

Apr 9, 2024

Notes

Condition overall excellent, some small rhinestones missing, some loose threads and bugle beads. Neck piece missing but looking to have it re-created, crotch piece of leotard opened at seam for dressing.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

The Collection

General Notes

Note Type

Exhibition I.D. Number

Note

EX.0286.4

Created By

Adreana Langston

Create Date

January 9, 2024

Updated By

Adreana Langston

Update Date

April 22, 2024