{"product_id":"a-tale-of-two-cities-1958-sydney-cartons-dirk-bogarde-tailcoat-copy","title":"\"A Tale of Two Cities\" (1958) Sydney Carton's (Dirk Bogarde) Tailcoat","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"264\"\u003eOwn a rare piece of classic British film history with this brown tailcoat originally made for Dirk Bogarde in his role as Sydney Carton in the 1965 adaptation of \u003cem data-end=\"468\" data-start=\"446\"\u003eA Tale of Two Cities\u003c\/em\u003e. Crafted by the legendary Bermans \u0026amp; Nathans, this finely tailored coat features seven brown plastic buttons on each side of the front, four-button cuffs on each sleeve, and flap pockets on both sides. The interior is fully lined with brown satin fabric and includes two felt interior pockets for functional design during production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"829\"\u003eTwo interior labels attest to its provenance: \u003cem data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"875\"\u003e“Bermans \u0026amp; Nathans \/ 40 Camden St., London N.W.1 \/ 619”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"937\"\u003e“Royal Shakespeare Company \/ Play Danton Affair \/ Act \/ Char Citizen \/ Name Michael Murray”\u003c\/em\u003e, reflecting its later reuse and relabeling for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1985–1986 production of \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003eDanton Affair\u003c\/em\u003e. This reuse highlights the versatility and craftsmanship of Bermans \u0026amp; Nathans’ period wardrobe creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1263\"\u003eThis tailcoat is a must-have for classic film collectors, Dirk Bogarde enthusiasts, and theatre and costume historians, offering a tangible connection to one of cinema’s most celebrated period dramas and a rare example of mid-20th century British costume design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1263\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor slightly faded on tops of shoulders and collar. Small holes throughout. Flap on proper right pocket slightly torn on ends. Pinholes throughout interior and exterior.  Original buttons have been replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46\" high x 30\" wide x 3.25\" thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll photographs\/screen captures are used solely for reference. Screen captures do not imply items are screen matched.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Planet Hollywood Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51816053113112,"sku":"33954","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2426\/4984\/files\/33954-1.jpg?v=1763658917","url":"https:\/\/www.planethollywoodvault.com\/products\/a-tale-of-two-cities-1958-sydney-cartons-dirk-bogarde-tailcoat-copy","provider":"Planet Hollywood Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}