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LUCILLE BALL'S WHITE GLOVES AND SCARF

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LUCILLE BALL'S WHITE GLOVES AND SCARF
<b>476. LUCILLE BALL'S WHITE GLOVES AND SCARF </b>LUCILLE BALL (1911-1989) American comedic actress and a star, with husband Desi Arnaz, in the classic series "I Love Lucy". An exquisite set of Lucy's personal items, a pair of beautiful white cotton gloves and a bright scarf bearing a large, ornate initial "L" printed thereon. The white gloves are about 8" long, with ornate, embroidered bows at the cuff; the red silk scarf bears a blue border, with an ornate initial "L" within the red field. Of course, gloves and an initialed scarf are emblematic of Lucy's career, following her from her earliest dates with Desi Arnaz on "I Love Lucy". Both gloves and scarf are in very fine condition - indeed, Lucy's scarf still bears traces of her perfume! Included is Franklin's letter describing his long-term friendship with Lucy. In part: <i>"...Lucille Ball starred on Broadway in a show called "Wildcat" at the Alvin Theatre, which is now called the Neil Simon Theatre. I knew several people in the cast of this show, which to the best of my recall ran in the late 60s. I met Lucille and when I told her that I had been Eddie Cantor's closest friend she nearly cried because she made her debut in Eddie Cantor's film "Roman Scandals" in 1934 as one of the Samuel Goldwyn Girls. Lucille was the only girl who volunteered during a scene where Eddie Cantor was to duck a pie in the face only to have it hit her in the face. Eddie told me much later that he knew from that moment that Lucille would let it all hang out and that she would become a huge success. It was a crucial moment in Lucy's life and career..."</i> <b>$800-1,200</b>