#162

Red Velvet Coat, Bonnet and Boots Worn by Shirley Temple in the 1937 Film "Heidi"
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$10,000
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Of luxurious burgundy velvet, the coat features a fitted double-breasted bodice with soutache loop closures and flared skirt. The coat is decorated with rich sable collar and hem border. Along with a matching bonnet with silk streamers and a pair of high velvet boots with sable trim. The extraordinary luxury costume, designed by Gwen Wakeling, was worn by Heidi (Shirley Temple) during a winter sleigh ride through Frankfurt when suddenly she hears Grandfather calling out for her, and she frantically begins to look for him.