From the Estate of Gloria Swanson. Deep Purple Satin Hat. Accented with Crystal Rhinestone Trim and Velvet Bow in Back. By Therese Ahrens New York. Made by famous milliner, Therese Ahrens, New York in the 1950s. Considered to be the most glamorous actress on the silver screen, the first true’movie star’, Gloria Swanson’s popularity in the 1920’s was partly constructed around her clothes. Every outfit she chose to wear, every hair style, hat, jewel and feather that she adorned was embraced by audiences and emulated around the world. Located at 175 E. New York, New York 10028. Original brochure not included. A photocopy of bill of sale will be provided along with the hat. Gloria May Josephine Swanson. (March 27, 1899 April 4, 1983). Was an American actress and producer best known for her role as Norma Desmond, a reclusive silent film star, in the critically acclaimed 1950 film Sunset Boulevard. Swanson was also a star in the. Era as both an actress and a fashion icon, especially under the direction of Cecil B. Throughout the 1920s, Swanson was Hollywood’s top box office magnet. Swanson starred in dozens of silent films and was nominated for the first Academy Award in the Best Actress category. Gloria was a woman know for her fashion sense and in the early 1950’s she put it to use. She worked for a clothing line called Forever Young for ten years and traveled across America talking with salesgirls and department store owners about women’s clothing. She suggested changes in how the clothes were being made and her ideas helped the company’s profits multiply considerably. Hollywood Movie Actress Silent Movies Academy Award Winner Fashion Designer. The hat is in good condition with minor signs of wear. The item “Vtg Hat GLORIA SWANSON ESTATE Personal Wardrobe Purple Rhinestones by Ahrens NY” is in sale since Tuesday, November 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Entertainment Memorabilia\Movie Memorabilia\Wardrobe\Originals”. The seller is “sarabythesea723″ and is located in Delray Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Bahamas, Viet nam.

• Material: Satin
• Brand: THERESE AHRENS
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Size (Women’s): One Size
• Wardrobe type: Hat
• Owned by: Gloria Swanson
• Color: Deep Purple
• Vintage Type: True Vintage
• Accents: Crystal Rhinestone Trim, Velvet Bow

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