Strings to the Past: Vintage Hollywood Memories & Marionette Auction

Lot #74:

Charlton Heston "Ben-Hur" Caftan from Ben-Hur

Ben Hur, 1959, MGM. Vintage silk cotton blend gold and tan long-sleeve caftan with silver lame thread and hand applied blue ink designs along neckline sleeve cuffs and hemline, once embroidery patterns for gold bullion thread (removed post production). With single brass button front closure. Retaining internal "Western Costume" bias label with typed "2354-1 Charlton Heston", and internal "Metro Goldwyn-Mayer" bias label. Including 1-black and white single weight glossy 8x10 in. photograph of Heston riding a vespa with Stephen Boyd, both in costume. Ben-Hur was a critical and commercial success, winning a record 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Heston's performance earned him widespread acclaim, solidifying his status as a leading actor in Hollywood. The film's enduring legacy and Heston's role in it continue to resonate, showcasing the power of epic storytelling and the impact of a memorable performance. Exhibiting only minor age, production wear and handling. In vintage very good to fine condition.