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A spectacular auction of over 400 lots featuring rare, never before seen memorabilia including handwritten lyrics and letters, stage worn costumes, personal clothing, rare concert posters and photographs, and so much more from the icons of rock and pop: The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Britney Spears, Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, Buddy Holly and more, is scheduled for next Summer at Gottahaveit. Two auction highlights are Elvis’s 1967 Clambake Millionaire suit, and the King’s favorite jumpsuit, the famous ‘Peacock’.

 

Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Apr 9, 2008

 

But why isn't this jumpsuit in the Graceland archives because it ought to be :unsure:

 

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Peacock Jumpsuit On The Auctionblock

 

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A spectacular auction of over 400 lots featuring rare, never before seen memorabilia including handwritten lyrics and letters, stage worn costumes, personal clothing, rare concert posters and photographs, and so much more from the icons of rock and pop: The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Britney Spears, Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, Buddy Holly and more, is scheduled for next Summer at Gottahaveit. Two auction highlights are Elvis’s 1967 Clambake Millionaire suit, and the King’s favorite jumpsuit, the famous ‘Peacock’.

 

Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Apr 9, 2008

 

But why isn't this jumpsuit in the Graceland archives because it ought to be :unsure:

 

I agree with you Carole, it should be in Graceland Archives. :unsure:

 

 

It's a cool jumpsuit. :thumbup: I would've jumped inside it anyday, when Elvis was wearing it. :yahoo: :w00t:

Will they bid for it do you think?

 

 

 

 

I think it should be given to Graceland and like Carole said, it should be put in Graceland Archives. :thumbup:

 

 

They shouldn't have to bid for it really, we all know where it should belong :cheer:

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It really bugs me when this sort of thing gets into private collectors hands :( This sort of thing should be displayed at Graceland for all Elvis fans to see. It's part of Elvis history and should be included in the new Jumpsuit display!
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Looks like they will be making alot of money then :thumbup:

Not from me unfortunately :( unless my numbers come up :dance:

Not from me unfortunately :( unless my numbers come up :dance:

 

 

I have just got my lottery, so when i win tonight Carole, we shall go shopping for all those Elvis things we want. :yahoo: :cheer:

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I have just got my lottery, so when i win tonight Carole, we shall go shopping for all those Elvis things we want. :yahoo: :cheer:

Well, did you win :yahoo: Can I start making my shopping list :dance:

Well, did you win :yahoo: Can I start making my shopping list :dance:

 

 

Hehehe, i forgot, i haven't checked it yet. :lol:

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New Elvis Auction :cheer:

 

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Regency Superior has announced a new Elvis related auction for May 3rd. Among the 20+ items are signed Sun-records, promotional 78 rpms, contracts, signatures, pictures and even a 2 piece buff-colored leather suit, custom made for Elvis by the famous North Beach Leather Company (bearing its label).

 

The jacket, the highlight of the Elvis items, is hand-stitched, 5-button, with 2-button cuffs. The pants, also hand-stitched, feature a football-style fly, and slightly bell-bottomed. The suit appears moderately worn with some sweat stains. Even Elvis, apparently, appreciated a casual Friday in Las Vegas.

 

This leather suit was one of his favorites and sometime around 1974 had similar ones made for the stage. It is very similar to his 'Mermaid' and 'Rainfall' suits. The suit was a gift from Vernon Presley to Jim Curtin. (Letter of authenticity from Jim Curtin included).

 

Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Apr 27, 2008

 

Imagine me rolling up at school wearing that cool suit :dance: Mind you, Elvis was about 9 inches taller than me so I would have to roll the trousers up a fair bit :yahoo:

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He was either 6' or 6' 1/2", it depends on the source of the info, Paul ;) Whichever it is, I would only come up to somewhere on his chest, and I can't think of a nicer place to be :wub: :yahoo:
As wonderful as it would be to own a signed item, you would always have your worries about authenticty. I remeber Frank Skinner buying an Elvis shirt on tv one time, but it really didn't look like the one Elvis was pictured in IMO. One of Elvis' friends/ bodygaurds, signed a letter of authenticity, but I wasn't convinced.

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As wonderful as it would be to own a signed item, you would always have your worries about authenticty. I remeber Frank Skinner buying an Elvis shirt on tv one time, but it really didn't look like the one Elvis was pictured in IMO. One of Elvis' friends/ bodygaurds, signed a letter of authenticity, but I wasn't convinced.

 

 

I remeember that Frank Skinner story, and he was quite disappointed when he found out it might not be authentic.

Yeah and he paid thousands for the shirt too :rolleyes: I have gone off Frank's comedy in recent years, but he does seem like a true Elvis fan, so he can't be all bad :) I think a big part of me not watching him anymore, apart from the fact he isn't on tv at the moment, is because he insists on singing at the end of his shows, and he really isn't very good at all :puke2:
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Yeah and he paid thousands for the shirt too :rolleyes: I have gone off Frank's comedy in recent years, but he does seem like a true Elvis fan, so he can't be all bad :) I think a big part of me not watching him anymore, apart from the fact he isn't on tv at the moment, is because he insists on singing at the end of his shows, and he really isn't very good at all :puke2:

It's great that Frank is a big Elvis fan, but his singing........... :rolleyes: :lol:

It's great that Frank is a big Elvis fan, but his singing........... :rolleyes: :lol:

 

 

I know, i've heard is singing, but i shouldn't talk, you haven't heard mine. :lol: :blink:

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