"Dead Ringer" (1964) Edith Phillips' (Bette Davis) Dress

Description

Offered here is a maroon floral dress worn by Bette Davis in the 1964 thriller Dead Ringer, in which she portrayed the dual roles of Margaret DeLorca and Edith Phillips. The dress is crafted from a lightweight fabric with a delicate ruffled texture below the waistline, creating a classic mid-20th-century silhouette that complements Davis’s commanding screen presence.

The dress closes with a zipper at the top of the chest and includes a cotton belt in matching maroon floral fabric, featuring a hook-and-eye closure, designed as an accent piece to complete the ensemble. An interior label reads “Shelton / Stroller / 14”.

This garment represents a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic piece of Hollywood costume history from one of cinema’s most iconic leading ladies. Ideal for movie memorabilia collectors, Bette Davis enthusiasts, or vintage costume aficionados, this dress exemplifies the elegance and attention to detail typical of studio wardrobe design during the 1960s.

Planet Hollywood Certificate of Authenticity

Mannequin not included

Condition

Production-used condition with light handling wear consistent with screen use.

Item Dimensions

41.5" high x 40.5" wide (outstretched) x .5" deep

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