Name/Title
Harlow - Caroll BakerEntry/Object ID
189-Gallery-5Tags
NEEDED - Box photo, NEEDED - Form or mannequine photoDescription
[C189A] Bias-cut floor-length sleeveless evening gown with long narrow panels
backed with ivory satin are attached to shoulder straps and extending past train. The entire gown is solidly beaded with white beads (stamped with yellow “PARAMOUNT LADIES WARDROBE” stamp]. [C189B] Prop white fox fur with tails to be worn with garment.Use
Worn by Caroll Baker, playing Harlow, in the movie HarlowClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Evening GownClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
satin, FurColor
ivoryMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Edith HeadRole
DesignerManufacturer
' Paramount Studios'Date made
1965Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Exhibition ID NumberOther Number
EX.0286.7Dimensions
Dimension Description
Mounting RequirementsDimension Notes
Measurements: 32”x23 ½”x 34. Because of the bias nature of the dress, it needs a body to hug to with
hips and cocked one leg in front.Parts
Count
2Parts
C189A Gown, C189B Fox furLocation
Category
PermanentDate
April 12, 2024Condition
Overall Condition
ExcellentDate Examined
Apr 11, 2024Notes
Overall excellent, occasional bead loss, occasional loose threads,
slight discoloration in areas, brown spots on internal structure.
Fox stole slightly dis-coloured.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
The Collection, Paramount, Larry McQueenGeneral Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
Worn during the film at the premiere of "The Blonde Virgin" and in
publicity photos.Note Type
Historical NoteNote
Edith Head recreated two looks from the previous looks in Harlow’s film “Dinner at
Eight”, the beaded bed jacket and a satin bias-cut gown. In this film, she reversed the
technique and beaded this gown and make the bed jacket in satin.Created By
Cara VarnellCreate Date
January 15, 2024Updated By
Adreana LangstonUpdate Date
April 22, 2024
