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1939
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CLARK GABLE TOP HAT
1939
A collapse-able top hat chosen for Clark Gable to wear as he portrayed Rhett Butler. Made of black silk with an inside designer label reading Mallory New York, this piece looks similar to the one he wears in the Bazaar scene, though Selznick could have switched it for another (it is not entirely clear in the film). Mr. Bridges obtained this hat from a woman who relayed the following story to him: In 1939 she was an employee at the Atlanta department store, Davison Paxon, when Selznick International Pictures sent them a number of "GWTW" costumes to display during the premiere festivities. One such item was this hat which was listed as being Gable's from the film. Later, all costumes were sent back to S.I.P. with the exception of this piece which the woman kept as a souvenir. Many years later, she gave it to Mr. Bridges for his collection.
1939
A collapse-able top hat chosen for Clark Gable to wear as he portrayed Rhett Butler. Made of black silk with an inside designer label reading Mallory New York, this piece looks similar to the one he wears in the Bazaar scene, though Selznick could have switched it for another (it is not entirely clear in the film). Mr. Bridges obtained this hat from a woman who relayed the following story to him: In 1939 she was an employee at the Atlanta department store, Davison Paxon, when Selznick International Pictures sent them a number of "GWTW" costumes to display during the premiere festivities. One such item was this hat which was listed as being Gable's from the film. Later, all costumes were sent back to S.I.P. with the exception of this piece which the woman kept as a souvenir. Many years later, she gave it to Mr. Bridges for his collection.