Kiss the Boys Goodbye - Mary Martin

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Mannequins And Forms

Dressing dorm 196

Dressing dorm 196

Name/Title

Kiss the Boys Goodbye - Mary Martin

Entry/Object ID

196-Gallery-3

Tags

NEEDED - Box photo

Description

Two-piece lounging ensemble consisting of a [196A] dark greenish grey silk faille bodice with beige satin stripes, extremely large peplum, trimmed with extremely large satin collar and cuff at long-sleeves, twelve self-covered button front closure (Paramount label inscribed "Martin"; [196B] extremely full harem-style pants of matching cream silk satin with elastic at cuff (Paramount label inscribed "Mary Martin" and Paramount Ladies Wardrobe stamp and inscribed "26").

Use

Worn by Mary Martin, playing Cindy Lou Bethany, in the movie Kiss The Boys Goodbye

Category

COSTUME

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Lounge Suite

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

silk

Material

faille, satin

Color

cream, Green

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Edith Head

Role

Designer

Manufacturer

' Paramount Studios'

Date made

1941

Label/Inscription/Signature

(Paramount label inscribed "Mary Martin" and Paramount Ladies Wardrobe stamp and inscribed "26").

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Exhibition ID Number

Other Number

EX.0286.17

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mounting Requirements

Dimension Notes

5’ 4”, Measurements: 33” x 22 ½” x 35”. Form can have arms and legs.

Parts

Count

2

Parts

196A- bodice, 196B-pants

Location

Location

Box

Art Shipper Box 106B

Category

Offsite

Date

April 19, 2024

Notes

Box 106B holds standing forms for 111 and 196 and 326 from The Collection for shipment by Art Shippers

Location

Building

The Collection

Category

Permanent

Date

April 15, 2024

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Apr 15, 2024

Notes

BODICE:slight pulling at PL bust dart, some rubbing and spotting of both cuffs; ; some scratches throughout, slight pulling of fabric at PR waist area. PANTS: pants appear to have been enlarged at back waist, fragile threads on buttons. Pants worn in film were black. These pants are same fabric as collar. Pants seem to have stretched from years of hanging in studio.

Overall Condition

Stains

Date Examined

Apr 15, 2024

Notes

Bodice: Faint water stain at PL upper sleeve, slight marking at upper back collar at fold; water spot at PR back shoulder; small black mark at PL back upper sleeve Pants: pants; slight water spots on PL pant leg; pants appear to have been enlarged at back waist

Overall Condition

Soil

Date Examined

Apr 15, 2024

Notes

Pants: Some slight soiling; scratches and rubbing to satin pants;

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Mary Martin, The Collection, Larry McQueen

Created By

Adreana Langston

Create Date

January 10, 2024

Updated By

Adreana Langston

Update Date

April 22, 2024