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Description
Of fine sheer organza, the skirt is trimmed with vertical tiers of rhinestones, while the high bodice is decorated with garlanded swirls of rhinestones and edged with silver metallic ribbons and bows. Generally excellent condition. Included are the original shoes worn in the dance (with label of Emidio Spezza of Los Angeles) and the original rhinestone-accented tiara and wristlets, as well as a large format sepia vintage photograph by George Hurrell depicting Shirley in the costume. The costume was worn by Shirley in her closing appearance performing the dance and song routine "I'll Build a Broadway" from the 1938 film "Little Miss Broadway" in which Betsy Brown (Shirley) tries to save the Hotel Variety from bankruptcy.