Bernard Hill "Captain Smith" uniform from Titanic. ...

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Bernard Hill "Captain Smith" uniform from Titanic. Bernard Hill "Captain Smith" uniform from Titanic. (TCF, 1997) In the epic love story and adventure that is Titanic, amidst the chaos and panic, "Captain Smith" remains an imposing and heroic figure standing stoically in full dress uniform. This is the uniform screen-worn by Bernard Hill as "Captain Smith" in James Cameron's record breaking movie Titanic. Consisting of (1) navy blue wool Captain's dress jacket with metal flag insignia buttons on double-breasted front closure, four rows of gold braided bullion applique' on each sleeve and two medals of honor sewn on left breast pocket (both screen-worn but with lost red and blue ribbon replaced for display). Internal Angels costumer's label imprinted with, "Bernard Hill Captn. E. J. Smith Titanic" (1) matching wool waistcoat with metal anchor buttons on front closure and 4 shallow hip pockets. Internal "Angels" costumer's label imprinted with, "Bernard Hill Captn. E. J. Smith Titanic" and internal bias label in collar handwritten in black ink, "Bernard Hill Day ½ Hero" (1) white, long-sleeve button-down shirt with short collar and stud button closure. Internal "Ede & Ravenscroft" maker's label present. Handwritten in collar, "Bernard Hill Dry 3 of 6 E" (1) Sstin-lined, navy blue wool tie with sewn in label on the verso handwritten with, "B.H.", and, (1) pair of matching navy blue wool trousers with button fly and internal bias label handwritten, "Bernard Hill Day ½ Hero". This meticulous uniform is accompanied by (6) spare period cotton-and-boning shirt collars imprinted with "Made in England". All pieces are in production-used fine condition. An instantly recognizable uniform from a tragic but compelling character, central in this internationally acclaimed blockbuster.

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