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ELTON JOHN
A flamboyant fantasy stage uniform made by Ret Turner, 1983-1984 comprising a scarlet tunic decorated with outsized epaulettes, exaggerated gilt-braid frogging, a sash in garter blue and a set of mock medals; a pair of corresponding white trousers and a high-peaked cap similarly embellished with an elaborate pattern of gilt-braid; and a pair of knee-length black patent leather boots trimmed at the top with a tassle and gilt-braid - and a photograph of Elton John wearing the costume in concert, 1984.
A flamboyant fantasy stage uniform made by Ret Turner, 1983-1984 comprising a scarlet tunic decorated with outsized epaulettes, exaggerated gilt-braid frogging, a sash in garter blue and a set of mock medals; a pair of corresponding white trousers and a high-peaked cap similarly embellished with an elaborate pattern of gilt-braid; and a pair of knee-length black patent leather boots trimmed at the top with a tassle and gilt-braid - and a photograph of Elton John wearing the costume in concert, 1984.
Provenance
The Auction of the Elton John Collection, Tuesday 6th September, 1988 lot 224. Sold for #6000.