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Edith Head Costume Design

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Green wrap-around dress, fitted at the waist, shown with grey shoes. Edith Head design for Grace Kelly in "The Country Girl" (Paramount 1954).

Date Created:
1954
Creator:
Head, Edith

Publication Information

Creator Head, Edith
Date Created 1954

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 drawing
Dimensions 28 x 36 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Edith Head papers, 1934-1965
Call Number U.S. Mss 81AN, Box 7, Fld. 4
Media Number Box 7,Folder 4
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465337202121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0081an

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Rights Holder Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Unique ID
W012DPQ
Legacy ID
WHi 42683

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