Bob Hope as Pippo Popolino in 'Casanova's Big Night' Designed by Edith Head / Yvonne Wood

[C 328A] Eighteen century pannier gown, blue and gold floral brocade with full long-sleeves, off white satin v-inset at front with pleated edge, black and gold brocade box pleated ribbon trim at neckline and mid-sleeve, purple velvet crisscross ornamentation down beige satin insert set with silver buttons set with rhinestones, purple velvet ribbon trim bordering beige insert, neckline and mid sleeve ruffle, silver net ruffle cuffs; matching brocade full outer pleated skirt attached to bodice with crochet connections and hook and eyes, pulled back from the center and ornamented with four purple velvet ribbons and purple silk flowers at drapes; off- white satin under dress ornamented with purple faille ribbons in a crisscross pattern ornamented with round silver metal buttons set with rhinestones. (Stamped in yellow: Paramount Ladies Wardrobe Dept).

"Screen World," 1955, Daniel Blum, Biblo & Tannen Booksellers & Publishers, Inc., pg.51