Ethel Mertz (Vivian Vance) Native American lavender dress with beaded flower motif & suede trim (restored) (middle right) from the I Love Lucy fan-favorite episode “The Black Wig,” when Lucy (Lucille Ball) and Ethel try to disguise themselves to see if their husbands would flirt with them; and a Lucille Ball Productions camera slate circa 1960-70s (bottom left). Dress acquired from the Western Costume Star Collection.
ICONIC EPISODE: LUCY & ETHEL DISGUISE THEMSLEVES TO TEST RICKY & FRED
Lucille Ball
Ethel Mertz
SCREEN MATCH!
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