Show Prop Shop Contains Unique Items By Ernest Foster HOLLYWOOD UP S 0 o Ii li d gold toothpicks were not an unusual un un- un- un usual usual- request for Ned Lambert studio ward wardrobe be supervisor but he had quite a time locating the simple simple sim sim- simpie pie sleeve bands gentlemen used to wear when they went without their heir coats I I Lamberts Lambert's office was converted into nto an old curiosity shop when he went about the job of locating desired desired de- de sired Ired props to go with century century cen- cen tury ury clothes for The Great John JohnL L L. BIng Crosby production for United Artists He succeeded In unearthing a strange assortment of gewgaws that hat had completely disappeared from rpm the m market with the steady changes hanges In fashion decrees There were boxes of detachable cuffs cuffs also rubber collars and cuff holders obtained from the trunks of antique dealers and historical costume companies The solid gold toothpicks once were considered very smart to have dangling from watch chains But Lambert soon discovered that hat there isn't a sleeve band to be found anywhere today let alone the he right type of elastic to provide a substitute Lambert was worried until one day ay his wanderings led him to a counter full of ladies' ladies garters They have been made to serve as ashe the he sleeve bands |