Hello, Dolly Dress
Hello, Dolly Dress
- Description
- One of the most distinctive comediennes of her generation, Carol Channing (b. 1921) catapulted to stardom as the baby-voiced heroine of the musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes(1949). Nearly two decades later, her performance as the resourceful Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! (1964) reaffirmed her standing as a theatrical superstar. Her return to the role of Dolly in various revivals of the show has made the part undoubtedly hers. This red satin, sequin-bedecked costume, designed by Freddy Wittop, was worn by Channing in the vibrant production number built around the show's title song.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- dress
- Date made
- 1994
- wearer
- Channing, Carol
- maker
- Grace Costumes
- designer
- Wittop, Freddy
- Place Made
- United States: New York, New York City
- Physical Description
- satin (overall material)
- red (overall color)
- Measurements
- overall: 155 cm x 75 cm; 61 in x 29 1/2 in
- ID Number
- 1997.0232.01
- accession number
- 1997.0232
- catalog number
- 2002.0232.27
- Credit Line
- Manny Kladitis
- subject
- Musical Theater
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
- Popular Entertainment
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Clothing & Accessories
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Wesley Viebahn
Wed, 2012-11-14 12:39