Now here's a bit of cinematic history that really stands the test of time. This striking Anglo-Saxon era costume is from 1955's Lady Godiva of Coventry which was directed by Arthur Lubin and starred Maureen O'Hara as the titular 'Lady Godiva' and George Nader as her husband, Saxon 'Lord Leofric'.
Original costume worn by Maureen O'Hara
in Lady Godiva of Coventry
Edward Stevenson was
Costume Designer on this film set in 11th century
England, which is based on the legend on
Lady Godiva who infamously
rode naked horseback through the streets of
Coventry to protest her husband's taxes on the
Saxon people.
Lady Godiva of Coventry movie poster
I'm not sure how historically accurate the gown is, but it certainly looks great for being almost sixty years old (those archivists at
Universal Studios obviously know how to do their jobs well). This classic movie costume was photographed on display at the
NBC Universal Experience exhibit on July 30, 2013, alongside a wide variety of vintage and modern costumes and props from the small and big screen.
Lady Godiva of Coventry treaty negotiations costume
on display at Universal Studios Hollywood
If you like this wonderful costume, you may also like to take a look at these other
period movie costumes, from the
Roman Empire to
Medieval Times and
Revolutionary France, the 19th century
Russian aristocracy to the
Roaring Twenties, and more besides here at
Hollywood Movie Costumes and
Props.
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