The Magic Collection of John Daniel
Sat, Mar 3, 2018 11:00AM EST - Sun, Mar 4, 2018 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 324
Touring Trunk with Asian-Style Costumes and Accessories.
Estimate: $600 - $800
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Julie (Julie Capriotti Mulkey). Touring Trunk with Asian-Style Costumes and Accessories. 1950s. Metal footlocker with gingham fabric lined interior and lift out wooden tray, painted red with the name “Virgil” and the number “5” stenciled in black. Contains black satin jacket, exquisitely embroidered with exotic birds and fanciful flowers; silver satin gown featuring a dragon and cloud motif; yellow satin gown with mandarin collar, a koi fish and lily pad motif in blue and green sequins; lime green satin gown with mandarin collar, a winding floral pattern in blue and emerald sequins; pink silk jacket and trousers with silver and red sequin beadwork; and a light pink satin gown with mandarin collar, elaborately beaded and sequined in red and blue with matching headdress, prominently featured in several promotional photographs. Includes two vintage hand-tinted photos and a program for Virgil’s 1952 world tour, all featuring Julie wearing the pink satin gown; a snapshot of Julie standing next to Virgil wearing the black satin embroidered jacket; four pairs of Asian-style footwear; and a two-piece metal bejeweled headpiece. Costumes in good condition overall. Third-party transportation required.
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