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John Barrymore "Mercutio" tunic from Romeo and Juliet. ...
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John Barrymore "Mercutio" tunic from Romeo and Juliet. John Barrymore "Mercutio" tunic from Romeo and Juliet. (MGM, 1936) A beautiful costume designed by Adrian and Oliver Messel and worn by the great John Barrymore as "Mercutio" in Romeo and Juliet. Consisting of an ivory-colored leather tunic with a brown hand-painted abstract floral pattern overall. The center front ruffled panel and cuffs have pleated crème silk inserts with black velvet cord and gold button detail ornaments.. The internal Western Costume Co. bias label reads, "Barrymore #2 Mercutio 10-2-25". This costume was additionally worn by Barrymore in Playmates (RKO, 1941) where the costume was altered to fit the more mature Barrymore. Exhibits heavy material loss on back shoulder, displays well from the front. In overall poor condition.Auction Info
Profiles in History: Hollywood Auction 56 #997008 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 2013
28th
Sunday
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