Here is another Judy Evans’ original, made for Rue McClanahan, and worn by her as the character “Blanche” in multiple episodes of “The Golden Girls.” This is a custom piece created out of hand-painted silk. The robe has kimono-style sleeves. Rue kept this stunning robe with her, first in her California home, and then in her Manhattan apartment. Comes with a few screen grabs showing Rue wearing the piece, and a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue.
$2,950
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Rue's Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Polka Dot Clips [On Hold]
Kenneth Lane is a very well known jewelry designer and his pieces are worn by the rich and famous all over the world – even Audrey Hepburn wore Kenneth Lane earrings, and you can’t get much more glamorous than Ms. Hepburn! Rue adored his earrings and she owned several pair. These vintage polka dot bow clips are Kenneth Lane originals and Rue owned a black pair and a white pair. We already posted and sold the light colored ones, so this is Rue’s last pair of Kenneth Lane bow earrings. The clips measure a full 2″ across and are 1.25″ at their widest. Rue’s bow clips come with a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue.
$325 NOW $162.50
A Pair of Artificial Flowers Rue Would Clip To Her Hair and Clothing [On Hold]
Do women still wear artificial flowers? Rue wore them pinned or clipped in her hair or on her clothes from the time she was a little girl. It was not at all unusual for Rue to clip or pin some silk flowers in the V of a low cut blouse or dress, or to use them to pull focus when her hair looked “like a thatched hut,” as she was known to describe the look. This pair of Rue’s decorative flowers measure about 4.5″ x 3.5″ and they both have pins and clips on the back. Rue’s pair of accessory flowers will appear on one Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue.
$175 NOW $87.50
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Rue's Ferragamo Slingbacks [On Hold]
This pair of Italian leather slingbacks were made by the gifted shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo. Rue’s Ferragamo’s are size 8, they are in excellent condition, and they come with a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue.
$225 NOW $112.50
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A Strand of Rue's Butterflies [On Hold]
Rue owned several of these 6-foot long strands of butterflies. She had them in three different sizes, too, and this one is the smallest, with each of the 12 butterflies measuring approximately 4″ across. We don’t know exactly what these little wonders are made out of, but the wings have the same feel and look as if they were from real butterflies. Rue used to hang these in her houseplants, and you can see a strand or two in the tall plant next to her in the photo posted. Rue’s strand of butterflies come with a print of the photo shown and a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue.
$225
Rue's Boxed Set of Quotation Books [On Hold]
Rue read a lot of biographies and autobiographies. She had a passion for the life stories of America’s founding fathers and early statesmen. Rue was patriotic and found the commitment to the vision for America held by those early politicians inspiring. This boxed set has four thin volumes and they contain some of the most well-known and inspirational quotes from four of those early Americans. Each volume has one of Rue’s bookplates inside, so there are four different stickers. The case and books measure about 4.5″ x 7″ and they will all appear on one Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue.
$175 NOW $87.50
Collection of 15 of Rue's Various Personal Photos [SOLD]
Rue maintained a vast collection of personal photographs, which she kept in cabinets in the home office of her Manhattan apartment. Here are 15 of those personal photos – with Rue appearing in each one. The snapshot from her sister’s wedding is 3.5″ x 5″, but all the rest are 4″ x 6″. She is shown having dinner with the Academy Award winning Actress Patricia Neal in one shot, and there is another famous actor whose name we can not remember now at the table with them. Oh, it’s on the tip of our tongues! Is is Robert Stack? We love Rue talking to the monkey during an Amazon Cruise, and she looks so happy in both the high school reunion shot and the one taken at Sardi’s Restaurant the night she was presented with her caricature. The collection comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Estate of Rue.
$125
