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Edith Head (4) Documents Signed

Edith Head appears on Omnibus with a dozen famous costumes—including designs for Marilyn Monroe, Jean Harlow, and Audrey Hepburn

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Edith Head appears on Omnibus with a dozen famous costumes—including designs for Marilyn Monroe, Jean Harlow, and Audrey Hepburn

Archive of four documents signed by Edith Head, totaling thirteen pages, 8.5 x 11, February 22, 1980. The archive concerns her appearance on the educational television series 'Omnibus,' and includes a "list of costumes to be insured" on June Van Dyke Productions letterhead, describing costumes designed for icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Jean Harlow, Rita Hayworth, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, Mae West, Joan Crawford, and others, amounting to a total value of $260,000. The documents signed by Head include a standard AFTRA engagement contract for her appearance, an affiliated memorandum agreement, a credit rider, and a compensation compliance document. In overall fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #643 - Ended September 14, 2022





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