Our costume collection was very generously donated by MGM Studios. There are about 60 dresses and garments that make up the collection. The assortment spans from the golden age of Hollywood in the 1930’s to the 1960’s. We now know that 26different film productions can be positively identified by labels sewn in the inside of some costumes. Stars such as Lana Turner, Gene Kelly and Esther Williams wore these. We are constantly working to identify more of the films that these costumes appear in.
The displays are changed about 4 to 5 times a year. The dresses are beautifully made, with beading, lace and real fur. They are to die for, now if only I could squish myself into one of them.
Have you seen me onscreen? We need help with another unidentified dress from our MGM collection. This is a navy blue wool full-length dress with a fitted bodice and buttons …
Again, we have another unknown MGM costume in our collection. This is a cotton green-and-white striped gingham full-length dress. It features a cream lace bodice waistband with dark brown embroidery, …
Calling all TCM’ers!! We have another unknown MGM Costume in our Collection. This is an Orchid Color silk faille, full length Spanish style gown, cap sleeves with purple/blue colored sequins …
