Clothing – Vintage replica “Green Dolphin Street”
Clothing – Vintage replica “Green Dolphin Street”
- Photo courtesy of Studio E
Picture as set on Studio E Blog – Draped on Chair
For my friend Elizbeth’s birthday (2013) I made a replica costume. She is creating the “Arthur” and has named it “49 Green Dolphin Street” after her very favorite book. I researched and found some bits of information. I am sharing below some of my findings.
The trick was to find the right coloured material which would drape and properly as a 1/12th scale piece of clothing. You can see the costume draped on a chair on her blog “Studio E”.
http://studioeminiatures.blogspot.ca/search/label/dressing%20gown%20and%20shoes
“An olive green period dressing gown worn by Lana Turner in the earthquake sequence of Green Dolphin Street (MGM, 1947). The dressing gown has a built-in corset and a detachable black velvet collar with a hand embroidered floral motif and trimmed with lace. A bias label reads “Lana Turner change 18.” Costume design by Walter Plunkett. Accompanied by a copy of the film.
LANA TURNER PERIOD DRESSING GOWN FROM GREEN DOLPHIN STREET
Text IDOL 698 to 56512 to receive text alert for this lot! Lot closed – Winning bid:$2,125 Estimate: $1,200 – $1,500″
Hi Fatima! I have to say again, just how Thrilled I am with this little green dressing gown that you custom-made for me! The way the fabric moves into folds and drapes so perfectly is no small achievement in miniature. The hand-embroidered collar and the teeny tiny buttons are those special little extras that elevate this to a mini masterpiece for me! You are fascinated by those nessesary little details and so am I. This dressing gown is a treasured piece within my Doll’s House and is a testament to you Enormous skill and Incredible generosity, my dear friend. Once again…
I Thank You! 😀
elizabeth
Thank you Elizabeth for your comment. I am humbled by it coming from you. It was a great joy to be able to recreate the little gown especially for you.
fatima