Though the menβs costumes from 1938's π»ππ π¨π ππππππππ ππ πΉππππ π―πππ started showing up in other historical epics, space operas, and sitcoms pretty much right away, the gowns designed for Olivia De Havilland by Milo Anderson took a few years to be used again. Β This dark burgundy or purple velvet gown appeared again in 1950βs π»ππ πππππ πππ πππ π¨ππππ, a βRobin Hoodβ story set in medieval Italy. It was worn by Lynn Baggett as Francesca. Β It was used again in 1954 in π²πππ πΉππππππ πππ πππ πͺπππππ πππ, worn by Paula Raymond as Queen Berengaria. Β The costume has clearly been adapted over the years, with the high neckline of the 1930s getting progressively re-cut to reflect the necklines of the 1950s. Β Learn more about this costume on our website at Bit.ly/AncMed057
