The Rock & Roll Americana Auction

Lot #304:

Elvis Presley Circa 1960s Owned & Worn White Leisure Shirt with Orange Stripes

Elvis Presley circa early 1960s owned and worn off-white leisure shirt with orange stripes on the pockets and collar.

With the "Lilly Dache Paris New York California" and" Pat Marley's Montebelo Calif." labels.

According to Elvis' close friend Charlie Hodge, he often wore this shirt with his matching suit in California and Memphis, and wore this type of shirt in several of his movies.

Provenance: Elvis gifted this shirt to Charlie Hodge, a close friend of his for many years. Elvis first met Charlie when he was with a group called the Foggy Mountain River Boys. The two met again when Elvis was in the U.S. Army and went to Germany. Elvis and Charlie became good friends and Charlie lived at Graceland in a converted apartment up until Elvis' death in 1977. Charlie was also Elvis' stage director, sang harmony with him and handed him his scarves. Charlie also helped Elvis with the set lists for his shows and appeared as an extra in many of his films. Size: Medium.

Condition: Very Good.

Authenticity: Letter of Authenticity from Charlie Hodge and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.