Posted on 05/21/2019 3:22:54 PM PDT by Swordmaker
Lot 470 on page 123 of the catalog, Margaret Hamiltons Wicket Witch of the West screen-worn hat from The Wizard of Oz. (MGM 1939)
Vintage original Adrian-designed, screen worn signature character hat constructed of black wool bunting fabric with a wide brim and an interesting supporting metal hoop. The hat measures 19.5 in. In diameter with a 13.75 in. Tall cone-shaped crown situated with a rear bias creating a 6.75 in. Wide brim in the front, which extends 5.25 in. In the rear. Includes a 20 in. Elastic chinstrap. The cotton fabric is sew on over heavy canvas. An instantly recognizable costume piece from the most famous movie witch ever portrayed on screen in one of the most beloved fantasy films in history, The Wizard of Oz. This hat is identical in materials and design to the other two versions weve handled, however, this particular hat is unique in that it retains the thin elastic chinstrap that secured the hat to Margaret Hamiltons head during the flying sequences in the film. The audiences very first encounter with the Wicked Witch was during the opening scenes when the terrified Dorothy peers out the window of her room to see Miss Gulch riding her bike in the whirlwind of the tornado that has lifted the house into the sky. Before Dorothys eyes, Miss Gulch morphs from the bike-peddling spinster into the wicked Witch flying on her broomstick. The come with a custom sculptured silicone display hed in the terrifying likeness of Margaret Hamilton in her most famous role. The hat exhibits minor age and very slight seam separation between portions of the crown and brim. With 2-small spots of previous adhesive material on the underside of the brim. In vintage very good to fine condition. The consignor obtained this hat in 1970 directly from David Weiss, owner of the David Weiss Co., who held the legendary MGM Auction in 1970. A Wicked Witch of the West had was sold by Profiles in History in June 2010, Auction 40, Lot 805, for $240,000. Comes with a signed letter of provenance. The importance of this cinematic icon cannot be overstated. $60,000-$80,000.
I have John Voights car.
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Isn’t his name spelled “Jon”? ;-)
No, you're thinking of the actor. He's talking about the car that once belonged to "John" Voight, the guy who manages the produce department at Albertson's. :)
When that Seinfeld episode ran, I was the proud owner of an ‘87 LeBaron and endured some ribbing from buddies.
Kirk Douglas saw me doing CPR. Do I get any points for that?
The Wicked Witch of the West. Easily the most terrifying character in movie history.
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