June 2013 Auction Ends Thursday, June 27th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2013
Jimmy Durante ''Jumbo'' costume. Fuzzy grey zoomorphic costume features gloved hands and built-in feet, each digit terminating with a claw made of brown leather. Label sewn within reads ''Jimmy Durante Jumbo MGM''. Durante starred as ''Pop Wonder'' in the Broadway version of ''Jumbo'' in 1935 and the film adaptation in 1962. Costume zips up the back with a concealed zipper behind a velcro flap. Also included is a padded shirt for shape under the costume. Headless suit measures 19'' across the chest with a 29'' inseam. Near fine. With a Christie's tag and Gene London Costume Collection COA.
Jimmy Durante Costume From ''Jumbo''
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