The Munsters (CBS TV, 1964-1966), Yvonne De Carlo "Lily Munster" Signature Batwing Dress....

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The Munsters (CBS TV, 1964-1966), Yvonne De Carlo "Lily Munster" Signature Batwing Dress. Vintage original signature (1) piece sheer elastane gown with scoop neckline, ruched bodice, and decoratively trimmed purple and silver gimp-braiding around the neckline, bustline, and waistline. With silver diaphanous batwing chiffon sewn to shoulder straps forming an elegant overlay and completing this signature look worn by the elegant Yvonne De Carlo for her turn as the beloved vampire matriarch, Lily Munster, in the hit '60s sitcom The Munsters. This scoop neckline version of Lily's dress can be seen worn by De Carlo beginning in Season 2. Dress and chiffon exhibit expected production age and wear, including soiling and stains, desiccation, some tears, and signs of prior repair to stitching. Brocade may have been restored. Item in overall fragile yet wonderfully preserved screen-worn condition. Lot also comes with replica batwing necklace and a pair of black heels for display purposes. Provenance: Originally acquired by noted science fiction fan and author Bjo Trimble who acquired the dress directly from Western Costume Company in the early 1970s; later sold to a private collector in the 1990s who sold the dress to Dr. Berkowitz in 2006. This specific Yvonne De Carlo Lily Munster batwing dress has not previously come to auction. Additionally, Stewart took great pride in displaying his collection and had many custom-built mannequins in the likeness of the character made for his costumes. This lot includes one of those mannequins, which is in used and well-loved condition and will require special shipping. The option is yours if you would like to receive the mannequin. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From The Stewart Berkowitz Television Treasures Collection.

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