Basil Rathbone "Mr. Murdstone" long period jacket from David Copperfield. ...

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Basil Rathbone "Mr. Murdstone" long period jacket from David Copperfield. Basil Rathbone "Mr. Murdstone" long period jacket from David Copperfield. (MGM, 1935) Marled rust and ivory wool period long jacket trimmed in mauve satin ribbon with black accent line, ten faux dark green and black marble buttons along front with two on back and top half lined in brown. Western Costume Corp. label handwritten "38 44 19 Basil Rathbone" and stamped "44 PA 463 WCC P". Lining exhibits fraying especially around arms. Designed by Dolly Tree. Worn by Basil Rathbone as "Mr. Murdstone" when he brings Elizabeth Allan home and David (Freddie Bartholomew) takes offense to it in David Copperfield.

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