Sketch for the film <i>But Not for Me</i> | Drawing | Wisconsin Historical Society

Drawing

Sketch for the film But Not for Me

Sketch for the film <i>But Not for Me</i> | Drawing | Wisconsin Historical Society
Costume sketch, by Edith Head, for the 1959 film <i>But Not for Me</i>. The brown beaver suit coat and skirt was for the character "Ellie Brown" played by Carroll Baker.  A swatch of the brown material is stapled to the top left of the sketch.  Head's signature is near the models' lower legs.

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DESCRIPTION
Costume sketch, by Edith Head, for the 1959 film But Not for Me. The brown beaver suit coat and skirt was for the character "Ellie Brown" played by Carroll Baker. A swatch of the brown material is stapled to the top left of the sketch. Head's signature is near the models' lower legs.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:158083
Creation Date:
Creator Name:Head, Edith
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Collection Name:Edith Head papers, 1934-1965
Genre:Drawing
Original Format Type:drawings
Original Format Number:U.S. Mss 81AN Box 3 Folder 5A
Original Dimensions:14 x 17 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Written in pencil on front: + Beaver coat as used with red dress...or pale coat unused(?) Approval stamp on reverse details the cost of the fabric, the accessories, and the labor to create the costume. There is also a someone's signature and Jan.12, 1959 written on the back.
SUBJECTS
Graphic arts
Actresses
Motion pictures
Costume
Dresses
Fashion
RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
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Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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