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Nolan Miller, BarbaraStanwyck, Academy Awards

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Nolan Miller, BarbaraStanwyck, Academy Awards
<B>Nolan Miller Ruby Red Beaded Chiffon Gown, Matching Silk Evening Coat with Russian Sable Collar, and Bruno Magli Shoes Dyed-to-Match for Barbara Stanwyck, Worn at the 1981 Academy Awards.</B></I> Dress: Chiffon, silk twill, satin, bugle and rocaille beads, sequins; Coat: Silk twill, satin taffeta; Dress & Coat Label: Nolan Miller; Shoe Label: Bruno Magli made in Italy; Dress Size: 6/8; Shoe Size: 8 1/2.<BR><BR>The dress in ruby red silk chiffon has a bloused bodice with padded shoulders and a high slightly rounded "jewel" neckline. The floor-length A-line skirt has a 6" attached "hem." Full sleeves are gathered at the shoulder and cuff. Cuff (2 3/4") is secured with three snaps. The dress closes at back with a zipper and hook & eye, and is lined with ruby red chiffon over dark red charmeuse with a secondary attached 4 1/2" "hem" in a darker charmeuse and chiffon. At the interior waist is a ribbon belt tied to the lining and secured with hook & eye. The dress is hand beaded in vertical broken lines of ruby red bugle beads with 1/4" spacing. At the neckline are free loops of rocaille beads. Interspersed through the bodice and upper skirt are flower and leaf appliques (using the silk satin of the evening coat), which are enhanced with rocaille beads and silver and red sequins. Accompanying the dress is a 1" beaded ruby red belt, edged in a zig zag of rocaille beads and 3" satin heels dyed to match the dress and coat. The bottom of each shoe is labeled N. Miller and in wide marker "Stanwyck."<BR><BR>The coat is en suite with the dress in ruby red silk twill. The flared a-line design with "princess" seams features a shawl collar overlayed with notched Russian sable collar. It closes at waist with two buttons, and has two side seam pockets. A set of double pleats at the back is created by an inset panel at the waist. The coat is fully lined with satin taffeta.<BR><BR>Nolan Miller and Barbara Stanwyck's 30-year friendship started when Nolan was freshly out of Chinourd Art Institute working as a florist, with a dream to one day design for his idol, Miss Stanwyck. Known for her incredible versatility as an actress and for being one of the nicest people to grace Hollywood, many were justly disappointed that Barbara Stanwyck (1907-1990) never received an Oscar for Best Actress (while nominated four times). However in 1981, she received an Academy Honorary Award "for superlative creativity and unique contribution to the art of screen acting," for which Nolan designed this gown and evening coat in her favorite color. Included with this lot is a photograph of Barbara Stanwyck in this ensemble, and three additional reproduced images of Barbara Stanwyck at the Academy Awards. This gown and coat are in Very Fine condition with some missing bead work on the dress and some fraying at the neck. The belt has some missing beading and the photograph has a red mark in the upper right corner, but does not interfere with the image of Barbara Stanwyck standing regally in this stunning ensemble. <I>From the Nolan Miller Collection.</B></I><B>Condition Report:</B> Normal signs of wear as appropriate with age. This gown and coat are in Very Fine condition with some missing bead work on the dress and some fraying at the neck. The belt has some missing beading. The photograph has a red mark in the upper right corner, but does not interfer with the image of Barbara Stanwyck standing regally in this stunning ensamble.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Clothing, Costumes & Jerseys (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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