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Blue Gown Design for "To Catch a Thief"
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Costume sketch of a blue evening gown created for Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief" (Paramount, 1955). Watercolor wash over a graphite sketch on paper. Initialed by the sketch artist and signed by the designer. Labled as #2 in the top left hand corner. Approval information attached: [Approved by producer and director Mr. Hitchcock. Accessories: shoes $30, hose $12, gloves $30, brassiere $15, corset $35, total cost $122. Garment: 15 chiff. $45, 7 crepe $49, 20 toule $100, dye $42, labor $301, total cost $537. Req. time to complete 12 days. Production #11511. Date 5-1-54. For Miss Kelly costume #2. Estimated cost: garment $540, budget $600, accessories $125, budget $165, total $665, budget $765. Req. time to complete 12 days.] Initialed by Frank Caffey H.P.
1954
Head, Edith
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