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    • Warner Bros.

    George Washington Slept Here

    1942

    Costume seen on Ann Sheridan as Connie Fuller

    • Warner Bros. Television
    • Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

    The Waltons: The Spoilers

    1974

    Costume seen on Linda Purl as Alicia Hanover

    • Warner Bros. Television
    • Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

    The Waltons: The Loss

    1975

    Costume seen on Deborah White as Olivia Hill / Young Olivia

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This polka dot costume was likely designed by Orry-Kelly for the 1942 film George Washington Slept Here, where it was worn by Ann Sheridan as Connie Fuller.

The bow was removed when it was used many years later in The Waltons – first in the 1974 episode entitled The Spoilers, where Linda Purl wore it as Alicia Hanover. The following year it appeared in the episode The Loss, where Deborah White wore it as Young Olivia. 

A side by side comparisons of the polka dots on the collar and the design of the skirt confirms they are the same dress, though its original appearance it appears to be lined or worn with a slip.

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This polka dot costume was likely designed by Orry-Kelly for the 1942 film George Washington Slept Here, where it was worn by Ann Sheridan as Connie Fuller.

The bow was removed when it was used many years later in The Waltons – first in the 1974 episode entitled The Spoilers, where Linda Purl wore it as Alicia Hanover. The following year it appeared in the episode The Loss, where Deborah White wore it as Young Olivia. 

A side by side comparisons of the polka dots on the collar and the design of the skirt confirms they are the same dress, though its original appearance it appears to be lined or worn with a slip.

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This polka dot costume was likely designed by Orry-Kelly for the 1942 film George Washington Slept Here, where it was worn by Ann Sheridan as Connie Fuller.

The bow was removed when it was used many years later in The Waltons – first in the 1974 episode entitled The Spoilers, where Linda Purl wore it as Alicia Hanover. The following year it appeared in the episode The Loss, where Deborah White wore it as Young Olivia. 

A side by side comparisons of the polka dots on the collar and the design of the skirt confirms they are the same dress, though its original appearance it appears to be lined or worn with a slip.

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Sighting Credit:
  • Elisabeth
Photos provided by:
  • Elisabeth
  • Katie S.
Costume Designer:
  • Orry-Kelly

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  1. Wow, if this dress is indeed the same, that is a very large gap of time. To tell you the truth, I’m a bit skeptical about this alleged reuse. I think it’s possible that they just look similiar. It is pretty cool to find out one of the old costumes I have submitted resurfaced as late as the 70s though. I did submit a necklace from old Hollywood that ended up being worn by Joan Collins in the show Dynasty so it’s possible.

    • I was unsure at first as well, but the fact that they are from the same studio and the alignment of dots on the collar made me fairly confident. If you take a look at the collar comparison, I just noticed (literally just now!) that the dots are raised just a bit. The fabric isn’t flat…there is some texture to the dots. And from what I can tell, they both have that.  I would bet there are duplicates of this dress because it came from a movie, and there probably are lots of dresses in this style from this pattern (a common style), so it may not be a match. I wish I had access to tags inside the costumes (for every costume!) so I could always be sure!

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  1. Wow, if this dress is indeed the same, that is a very large gap of time. To tell you the truth, I’m a bit skeptical about this alleged reuse. I think it’s possible that they just look similiar. It is pretty cool to find out one of the old costumes I have submitted resurfaced as late as the 70s though. I did submit a necklace from old Hollywood that ended up being worn by Joan Collins in the show Dynasty so it’s possible.

    • I was unsure at first as well, but the fact that they are from the same studio and the alignment of dots on the collar made me fairly confident. If you take a look at the collar comparison, I just noticed (literally just now!) that the dots are raised just a bit. The fabric isn’t flat…there is some texture to the dots. And from what I can tell, they both have that.  I would bet there are duplicates of this dress because it came from a movie, and there probably are lots of dresses in this style from this pattern (a common style), so it may not be a match. I wish I had access to tags inside the costumes (for every costume!) so I could always be sure!

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  1. Wow, if this dress is indeed the same, that is a very large gap of time. To tell you the truth, I’m a bit skeptical about this alleged reuse. I think it’s possible that they just look similiar. It is pretty cool to find out one of the old costumes I have submitted resurfaced as late as the 70s though. I did submit a necklace from old Hollywood that ended up being worn by Joan Collins in the show Dynasty so it’s possible.

    • I was unsure at first as well, but the fact that they are from the same studio and the alignment of dots on the collar made me fairly confident. If you take a look at the collar comparison, I just noticed (literally just now!) that the dots are raised just a bit. The fabric isn’t flat…there is some texture to the dots. And from what I can tell, they both have that.  I would bet there are duplicates of this dress because it came from a movie, and there probably are lots of dresses in this style from this pattern (a common style), so it may not be a match. I wish I had access to tags inside the costumes (for every costume!) so I could always be sure!

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