An extraordinary private collection of iconic costumes, props and ephemera from the Golden Age of Hollywood will go on show after remaining hidden for decades in suburban Brisbane.
One of the biggest and most ambitious undertakings by Museum of Brisbane in its ten year history – which has been three years in the making – ‘Costumes From The Golden Age Of Hollywood’ will reveal the city’s best kept secret for the very first time this month.
Myrna Loy, 'I Love You Again' Designed by Dolly Tree, 1940Brisbane-based collector Nicholas Inglis has spent the last two decades acquiring hundreds of motion picture costumes, including signature pieces worn by Judy Garland, Grace Kelly, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Lucille Ball, Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis and Marlon Brando, alongside countless items of memorabilia.
Esther Williams, 'Million Dollar Mermaid' Designed by Helen Rose, 1952Highlights include a stunning two-metre wide ball gown from ‘Marie Antoinette’ (1938) created by the legendary designer Adrian, Gloria Swanson’s elegant pink silk nightgown from ‘Sunset Boulevard’ (1950) and swimsuits worn by the ‘Million Dollar Mermaid’ of the 1940s and 1950s Esther Williams.
Lucille Bremer, 'Zeigfeld Follies' Designed by Helen Rose, 1945‘The Costumes From The Golden Age Of Hollywood’ are on display now at the Museum Of Brisbane until 24 May.
