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Original costume sketch of water color and gouache on paper board by Irene Sharaff depicting Barbara Streisand as Dolly Levi in a burgundy period gown with applique lace trim as worn at the beginning of the film. The sketch, measuring 10 3/4" x 14"
]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> The story behind the pieces are they were to create a collar for the final number sung by Streisand in the film, but were cut at the last minute and the decision was made to go with the simple v-neckline on a black dress.
No information has been found regarding this change. But, the workmanship on the pieces are amazing.]]> Film]]> Film]]> The arm bands were originally hanging on the hanger with the original costume and are made from the same materials that appear on the costume. But the concept was obviously changed for the actual filming of the costumes going to lower profile arm bands.]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> blue velvet ribbon trim at neckline, three rows of blue velvet ribbon at front of bodice. three band of blue velvet ribbon at cuffs, blue velvet cuffs, (Paramount label inscribed "Agnes Moorhead" and inscribed "MPCC.); floor length full skirt of blue fabric (may have been a re-used skirt); blue cummerbund. Paramount label inscribed "Paulette Goddard." ]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]> Film]]>