Ramone Navarro as Judah Ben Hur in 'Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ' Laurel Wreath

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A gold tone metal laurel leaf headpiece constructed of individually hammered gold tone leaves and trimmed with gold lamé ribbon bow at rear. Lined in black velvet.

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Letter from Ramón Navarro's secretary, Edward J. Webber, dated December 11, 1988 states that the wreath was willed to him after Navarro's death in 1968 and had been given to Navarro after the filming of Ben Hur. It had been prominently displayed in his home until the time of his death. Also used in a Hurrell portrait of Ramone Navarro.

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“Ramone Navarro as Judah Ben Hur in 'Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ' Laurel Wreath,” Film Costume Collection, accessed March 28, 2024, https://filmcostumecollection.omeka.net/items/show/1356.

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Item: Images of Ramon Novarro in 'Ben Hur' Still images from film This Item