I love lucy, I Love Lucy Dress, Original Wardrobe, Wardrobe

Lucy Ricardo’s Polka Dot Dress offered at auction.

June 25, 2017 Patricia

LOT 945
Seller’s Estimate: USD 40,000 – 60,000
945. Lucille Ball signature “Lucy Ricardo” polka dot dress designed by Elois Jenssen for I Love Lucy. (Desilu-TV, 1951-1957) Vintage original Elois Jenssen design, which served as a “master dress” for the popular signature look of “Lucy” on I Love Lucy. Consisting of navy blue with white polka dot print fabric, black satin lining and shoulder pads, white cuffed short sleeves and a false, pleated, white tuxedo shirt front panel accessory with white flower collar and pearl button snap closure. Dress front features a false button closure. The distinctive scoop neckline was designed to make quick costume changes easier and to avoid makeup smudging. Variations of this style of dress were worn in many I Love Lucy episodes. Retains the internal Elois Jenssen maker’s label. In fine condition. Provenance: Previously sold in Profiles in History Auction 56B for $168,000. Originally from the estate of Elois Jenssen. Comes with an LOA. $40,000 – $60,000

Hollywood Auction 89 – Day 2 offered by Profiles in History
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 | 11:00AM GMT-07:00
Calabasas, California, USA

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lucille-Ball-signature-Lucy-Ricardo-polka-dot-dress-designed-by-Elo-Lot-945-/112422866614

50s Retro, Charleton Mantel Lusters

Mantel Lustre with Desilu Tag offered at auction.

June 25, 2017 Patricia

Hollywood Auction 89 – Day 2 offered by Profiles in History
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 | 11:00AM GMT-07:00
Calabasas, California, USA

LOT 946
Seller’s Estimate: USD 2,000 – 3,000
“946. I Love Lucy Charleton mantel luster with original Desilu property tag. (DesiLu, 1951-1957) Vintage original Charleton brand mantle luster from the I Love Lucy set. Consisting of a 13.5 in. tall by 7 in. wide standing ceramic luster with pale green, silver and gold oxide glazes and ornamented with delicate hand painted pink roses. Featuring 8-elongated teardrop and hexagonal faceted prisms, which dangle from the bottom of the uppermost fluted bowl of the luster. Retaining the vintage original round tag printed, “Desilu Prod. Property Dept.”. This was one of a pair of lusters highly visible atop Lucy and Ricky Ricardo’s piano and credenza in their New York apartment set practically from the beginning of the series (1951) until the couple moved to the country (1957). Originally acquired from Desi Arnaz’s long time assistant, Johnny Aitchison, and comes with a letter of provenance. A 4 in. segment of the top ceramic bowl has been broken and reassembled by the studio. In vintage very good condition.”

http://www.ebay.com/itm/I-Love-Lucy-Charleton-mantel-luster-with-original-Desilu-property-tag-Lot-946-/112422866516

50s Retro, Art, Subway, Travel

Lucy and the Loving Cup: On the Subway

June 21, 2017 Patricia

Lucy on the Subway with Loving Cup on her head under a scarf

In the screen capture from the I Love Lucy episode Lucy and the Loving Cup which aired on 7 January 1957, Lucy is wearing the thinly disguised Loving Cup on her head as she travels the subway. On the wall is a Red Cross Disaster Relief poster and an NYC Subway map. Below are pasted in vintage color versions.