Edith Head costume sketch of Rod Steiger for W. C. Fields and Me. ...

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Edith Head costume sketch of Rod Steiger for W. C. Fields and Me. Edith Head costume sketch of Rod Steiger for W. C. Fields and Me. (Universal, 1976) Original Edith Head costume design sketch of Rod Steiger as "W.C. Fields" in W.C. Fields and Me. Accomplished in pencil and watercolor on a 15 x 20 in. leaf of artist's illustration paper, featuring the actor in character as W.C. Fields in a worsted and silk 2-piece suit with white shirt, red necktie, black shoes and straw hat. Signed to Bob Merrill from "Edith" and signed a second time at lower right border, "Edith Head". Pencil notation on the margins and fabric swatch attached to the upper right hand corner. Very mild age and soiling. Otherwise, in very good condition.

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