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Elaborate Judy Garland screen-worn costume from ''Presenting Lily Mars''. After a successful career as a child star and girl-next-door type, Garland had her coming-out as a Hollywood bombshell with this film, shot when she was 21. She starred here as the title character, a small-town girl who makes it to Broadway. Costume includes lace-trimmed white gown, floral-detailed corset, felt handbag, and lace bonnet. Heavy gown features an off-white upper with iridescent black skirt. Some strain and separation to seams and separation of iridescent threads near the hemline, else near fine. Corset is a reproduction, featuring black, purple, pale blue, yellow, rose, and green felt design with white sequins on an off-white background. Near fine. Cream felt handbag with floral felt cutout design is lined in purple felt. Near fine. Off-white bonnet ties with a satin ribbon and features felt floral adornments. Toning and some stray threads, with a detached floral piece, else near fine. A beautifully crafted costume from the evolution of a Hollywood legend. With a COA from the Gene London Costume Collection.
Complete Costume Worn by Judy Garland Onscreen in ''Presenting Lily Mars'' -- The Film Marking Her Hollywood Debut as a Glamorous Siren After Child Stardom & Girl-Next-Door Typecasting
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