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I Love Lucy (television) - Ethel Mertz Section of Costume Leather Fringe

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
I Love Lucy (television) - Ethel Mertz Section of Costume Leather Fringe
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(Desilu Productions, 1951-1957) An Ethel Mertz section of leather fringe from her costume worn in the "I Love Lucy" episode, "The Black Wig" (originally airing on April 19, 1954.) The episode features Lucy & Ethel disguising themselves in costumes and trying to test the boys' fidelity. Ethel's mismatched costume was a combination of a Geisha wig, an American Indian dress and Eskimo jewelry, and Lucy memorably quips, "You look like an ad for a trip around the world!" These pieces of fringe were removed during The Comisar Collection's museum conservation of the entire costume in 1995, and it is presented in common with a photograph of Lucy & Ethel in their famous disguises. Vivian Vance was nominated four times as Best Supporting Actress and won an Emmy in 1954 for her role as Ethel Mertz. Authenticated by The Comisar Collection, museum experts in the presentation and care of Hollywood artifacts.