Natalie Shaeffer as Signora Foressi in 'Casanova's Big Night' Designed by Edith Head

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18th Century period gown [336A] purple velvet fitted bodice with half sleeves and wide rounded wired stand up collar, ornamented at front with gold bullion applique in a foliate motif with gold beads, sequins and rhinestones and surrounded by gold sequins, the collar and two layer lame ruffle sleeves are ornamented with applied gold sequins, hook and eye back closure; [336B] full pannier skirt is stitched up to the sides revealing a purple satin under dress heavily ornamented with gold bullion embroidery in a foliate motif; [336C] a prop white cotton pannier.

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Gown was obviously created earlier for another production, most likely for "The Scarlett Empress" and retro-fitted for this film

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“Natalie Shaeffer as Signora Foressi in 'Casanova's Big Night' Designed by Edith Head,” Film Costume Collection, accessed March 29, 2024, https://filmcostumecollection.omeka.net/items/show/1396.

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