This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/6/2009
Offered up here from the very height of Beatlemania is a black suit jacket with contrasting slacks made for John Lennon to be used in the band’s debut film, “A Hard Day’s Night.” The outfit was commissioned by United Artists for use in the film and was made by stage tailor, Dougie Millings, maker of virtually all of the Beatles' stage clothing. Millings used to keep track of his orders through a consecutive numbering system. This particular outfit was part of order #722, which also included the white terry cloth robe worn briefly for the film by Lennon in the bathtub scene. The black jacket’s outer shell is made of heavy cheviot wool with flared, single-button sleeves. This sleeve design is generally unique, but a common trait of Dougie Millings stage jackets of this era. The coat is further identified by its single-button front recalling its early '60's London pedigree. The inside labeling consists of (1) the traditional “D.A. Millings & Son” label above the right inside breast area and (2) a “D.A. Millings” hand label sewn into the rear collar area. It is this label that contains the handwritten “John Lennon Beatles film o/n 722” information. The coat measures to an American size 38 regular which is consistent with other original Lennon clothing of this time period. Original Beatle-owned clothing from the Beatle period has gotten quite scarce over the years. Very good condition. Estimate: $20,000 - $25,000.