The world-famous gingham dress that Judy Garland wore as Dorothy Gale in
the Wizard of Oz is going to be auctioned by Bonhams and Butterfields. The
auction will be taking place in London England as part of Bonhams Rock and Film
Memorabilia. The event will be held on April 24-26.

The success of any
film depends on many separate departments functioning as a team. The highly
imaginative fashions designed for The Wizard of Oz were among the
highlights of the film’s production. Wardrobe at MGM was headed by Gilbert
Adrian. What he had designed for other films at MGM had already earned him a
solid reputation in fashion circles around the world. The Garland dress is
considered among his finest achievements.

Visit http://www.butterfields.com for
more information.