Jean Simmons as Desiree in 'Desisee' Designed by Rene Hubert

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[C205] Red heavy satin dressing robe, fitted empire bodice, short capped sleeves, extremely full skirt with train, self-fabric bow at back, bordered at front closure and sleeves with white mink w/ ermine tails. A red silk slip with zipper front closure is sewn into the garment beginning at the seam just under the breast and down to the floor. (Bias label sewn into the gown inscribed "1-18-1-1217, A725-24, J. Simmons").

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This garment was worn by Ms. Simmons in the scenes where she discoveres she is to become the crowned princess of Sweden. René Hubert was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design-Color in 1954 for his work on this film.

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“Jean Simmons as Desiree in 'Desisee' Designed by Rene Hubert,” Film Costume Collection, accessed March 29, 2024, https://filmcostumecollection.omeka.net/items/show/1272.

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