Possible $1.2M Auction Of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ Dorothy Dress Triggers Lawsuit
etcanada.comFashion historians, pop culture fans and cinephiles alike had reason to rejoice when the second-ever full costume worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” was found last month in a shoebox at a university’s drama department.
Though it is believed there are five versions of Dorothy’s iconic blue and white pinafore dress, the recently discovered costume is the second of only two outfits complete with the matching blouse.
Auction house Bonhams listed the costume for US$800,000 to $1,200,000, though a newly filed lawsuit claiming rightful ownership over the piece has cast doubt on the auction’s legitimacy.
According to CNBC, Barbara Hartke, who filed the lawsuit Tuesday in New York, claims the dress belongs to her, as it was gifted to her uncle, Rev.
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