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173. Indiana Jones' (Harrison Ford) Screen-and-Photo-Matched Fedora Also Worn by Stunt Performer Dea

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:125,000.00 USD Estimated At:250,000.00 - 500,000.00 USD
173. Indiana Jones' (Harrison Ford) Screen-and-Photo-Matched Fedora Also Worn by Stunt Performer Dea
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INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) - Indiana Jones' (Harrison Ford) Screen-and-Photo-Matched Fedora Also Worn by Stunt Performer Dean Ferrandini - Indiana Jones' (Harrison Ford) screen-and-photo-matched fedora from Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. As iconic as the character himself, the hat worn by Indiana Jones is the definitive element of his unforgettable outfit. This fedora was made specifically for the second installment of the Indiana Jones series and matches film shots, production stills, and behind-the-scenes footage of Ford in the village set on location in Sri Lanka, in the mine cart chase shot at Elstree Studios, and in the river sequence shot in the U.S. The hat was also worn by the late stunt performer Dean Ferrandini, who worked on the raft sequences in the US. It comes from Ferrandini's personal collection and is offered to the collector's market for the first time. Included with the fedora are previously unpublished photos of veteran stuntman Ferrandini in costume as Indiana Jones as well as a letter of authenticity signed by Dean Ferrandini's wife Keefe Ferrandini.

Created by Herbert Johnson Hat Company in London, who also did the hats for Raiders of the Lost Ark, the fedora was a slight update on the original film's version. Costume designer Anthony Powell and assistant costume designer Joanna Johnston worked closely with Herbert Johnson on the update that incorporated a more tapered crown than the prior film.

The fedora is made of sable-colored rabbit felt and features a dark brown ribbon and a leather sweatband imprinted with the Herbert Johnson Hat Company name and address, as well as a tag marked size 7 1/4 (size 59 European.) The sweatband is notably stamped with the initials "I J" in gold, a feature applied specifically to the hats Herbert Johnson made for the three original installments of the Indiana Jones saga. It also features some makeup residue at the front of the sweatband. The style, placement, and size of the markings are all consistent with other known authentic examples of Temple of Doom fedoras.

The hat's satin liner was removed for comfort, while pieces of foam were inserted behind the sweatband at the front and back in order to make it fit more snugly on the wearer's head. Keeping the hats in place was an ongoing challenge throughout the filming of the Indiana Jones movies, and the on-set wardrobe crew utilized several methods to resolve it. Similar foam pads are present on another known example of an original Temple of Doom fedora. A unique feature of this specific hat is the bow on its ribbon, which became loose during filming and has been hand-stitched back into place. Evidence of the loose hand-stitching can be seen in the hat's interior.

The matching shots, photographs, and behind-the-scenes footage show that this hat was worn by Harrison Ford throughout production, including location filming in Sri Lanka, filming at Elstree Studios in the UK, and additional location photography in the U.S. The hat was also worn by American stuntman Dean Ferrandini, who worked on well over 100 films and shows during his career, and doubled Ford for US-shot sequences of Temple of Doom. Ferrandini primarily worked on scenes that featured Indy, Willie (Kate Capshaw), and Short Round (Ke Huy Quan) in the yellow raft on the snow-covered mountain, as well as in the river scene.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom received mixed reviews upon its original release but has grown into a beloved fan-favorite over the years. It was nominated for two Academy Awards& reg; and four BAFTA Awards& reg;, winning the award for Visual Effects in both. Amongst its other accolades, it is remembered for further cementing Harrison Ford's status as one of the biggest stars of the 1980s. Indiana Jones, as embodied by Ford, remains one of the all-time great cinema characters.

This fedora is in good condition, showing wear and evidence of use, along with aging. It exhibits minor loss to the rabbit felt on some areas of the hat's brim, though this does not detract from its presentation. This is one of the nicest examples of an original Indiana Jones fedora to come to public auction due to its direct provenance, signs of extensive use, and screen-matching to the film and production stills. Dimensions: 13" x 12" x 6" (33 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm)

Additional Provenance: Letter of Authenticity from Keefe Ferrandini; Previously unpublished photos of Dean Ferrandini as Indiana Jones.

Estimate: $250,000 - 500,000

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