Lot 75: Maurice Chevalier

A straw boater with black hat band, the interior lining printed with maker's details Pedigree, Fifth Avenue, New York, signed and inscribed on the crown in black felt pen To Bob, Best of luck from Maurice Chevalier, 1964, additionally signed and inscribed in black felt pen on the brim Dear Bob, Thanks!, luv Julie Andrews; accompanied by a black and white still from the 1964 Universal Pictures film I'd Rather Be Rich, featuring Maurice Chevalier wearing an identical boater on the film set, the verso ink-stamped Private Copy...Property of Bob Willoughby -- 13 1/4 x9 3/4 in. (33.6x24.7cm.) (2)

The signatures on this boater are dedicated to Bob Willoughby, stills photographer on I'd Rather Be Rich. According to the vendor, this boater and photograph were purchased at a sale of Willoughby's personal effects in Kinsale, Ireland, circa 1999.

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