JAMES CAMERON'S TITANIC - BROAD BRIM STRAW GIBSON GIRL HAT - BLACK VELVET BANDING
1900's vintage broad brim Gibson Girl picture hat. Natural woven straw, black velvet ribbon. Large flat top crown and broad brim. The large crown is signature design element of Gibson Girl hats. Turn-up brim edge. Black velvet ribbon banding at crown and turn-up under-brim edge. Large velvet bow at band. All original 1900's vintage hat, not a modern remake.
JAMES CAMERON'S TITANIC:
In 1996 we were privileged to contribute wardrobe to the Fox/Paramount production of James Cameron's TITANIC. It is without a doubt, one of the most exciting projects we have ever been associated with. At the end of the enormous production there were naturally pieces that went missing. This hat was one of the pieces traded to us, from the production, as a replacement. All important garments that were purchased by the costume department had TITANIC production labels applied (see photo). There was a conscientious effort made by the costume designer to purchase authentic period pieces, restore them if necessary and protect them during production. They were stored in the safety of individual boxes and only brought out when a scene required them. This hat has been in our private collection since that time. It has been painstakingly stored for safekeeping. This is the first time it is being offered for public consideration.
Also included:
The Titanic storage box custom made for production, as noted above, is also included with the purchase. Box shows some production wear. Box dimensions: 20" X 13" (See other Titanic hats for photo of box.)
Condition:
Considering its use in a film production and the early period of the hat it is in very good condition. Shows slight wear at brim edge fold, small area of missing straw at edge of fold and a small hole in under-brim band. Overall great condition and wearable.
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