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Ben Wade's (Russell Crowe) screen-matched costume from James Mangold's 3:10 to Yuma. Gang leader Ben Wade wore his signature Western-style costume throughout the film as his gang sought to rescue him from the clutches of veteran Dan Evans' (Christian Bale) posse before he could be shipped to Yuma prison. Unique patterning in the band of this hat screen-matches it to multiple shots in the film, while the overcoat screen-matches to Wade's introduction scene.
Originating from Academy Award®-winner Crowe's personal collection, this costume consists of a black felt hat with an embroidered band inset with turquoise stones; a black velveteen overcoat; a diamond-patterned black cotton vest; a grey cotton long-sleeve shirt labelled "RC Oct 2006" at the neck; a beige cotton long-sleeve thermal; and black felted polyester trousers featuring braided accents, a button placket, and a reinforced leather cup for horseback riding. Also included are a brown leather replica belt with brass-colour hardware and a gun holster added to complete the costume; and a black velveteen pouch with earplugs. The belt was made by Will Ghormley, who made the original for the film. This costume exhibits discolouration, fading, snagged fibres and threads, and loose components.
Additional Provenance: A handwritten Letter of Authenticity from Crowe on his personal letterhead describing this as "Ben Wade's #1" costume.
Estimate: £4,500 - 9,000 ΩΔ
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