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Merry Widow

Georges Dola "Merry Widow" Original Poster
By Georges Dola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georges Dola (1872 -1950) original poster for the Merry Widow operetta, dated for 1936, Max Eschig
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Vintage 1930s French Posters

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Paper

1950s Merry Widow Bustier Embellished W/ Appliqué By Torso Creations
By Torso Creations, Warner
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1950s Warner Merry Widow, strapless, embellished by Torso Creations with silk cut-out and applied
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bras

Torso Creations Red and Black Feather Embellished Merry Widow Bustier
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Red and Black Feather Embellished Merry Widow Bustier: Original Lady Marlene 1950s
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1950s American Corsets

1990s Christian LaCroix Strapless Merry Widow Dress w Pouf Skirt in Black Lace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Christian LaCroix Strapless Merry Widow Dress w Pouf Skirt in Black Lace and Gold Embroidery
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Reginald Pannett The Merry Widow, Sheet Music Cover Design, Watercolour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
‘Peggy’, ‘The Little Cherub’ and operetta ‘The Merry Widow’. Here, we see an original design in
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Silk, Watercolor, Gouache

Mae Murray in "The Merry Widow"
By Clarence Sinclair Bull
Located in New York, NY
Stamped by the photographer's studio.
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1920s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Beverly Sills in New York City Opera's 'The Merry Widow'
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Beverly Sills in New York City Opera's 'The Merry
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

1960s Helen Rose Emerald Silk Velvet and Pale Blue Lace Dress
By Helen Rose
Located in San Francisco, CA
Merry Widow".
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970
Located in Evergreen, CO
Waves, More, Lara's Theme, Moon River, Faust Waltz, Merry Widow Waltz, Skater's Waltz, Edelweiss and Two
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 "Sarabande" Iridescent Silk Pleated Mermaid Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
hook and eye closure at top, built-in merry widow with boning and underwire at bust, two layers of
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

"Welcome Home" Oil painting
By Mary Carroll
Located in Denver, CO
Mary Chiaramonte's (US based) "The Merry Widow" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
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2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Business Card with Autograph Guido Piovene - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
this correspondence, in 1931 Piovene published his first short stories in The Merry Widow, printed by
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1930s Modern More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

16 x 20" Operatic Soprano Beverly Sills, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Merry Widow', photographed in 1977. It is signed by Jack Mitchell on the recto and in pencil on the
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mine Near Continental Divide, Black White Colorado Mountain Landscape Winter
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli. In June 1947, some five
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1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Colorado Gold Dredge, Breckenridge, Signed Black and White Mining Lithograph
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli. In June 1947, some five
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1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

House at Gregory Point (Colorado), 1930s Black and White Landscape Lithograph
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli. In June 1947, some five
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1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Silver Mine, Russell Gulch (12/25) Abstract Black and White Print in Mountains
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli. In June 1947, some five
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1930s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Central City, Colorado 3/25, 1930s Black White Modernist Cityscape Lithograph
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
The Merry Widow with Natalie Hall, Gladys Swarthout and Richard Bonnelli. In June 1947, some five
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1930s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Yacht Races, Grand Lake, Colorado, 1933, Sailboats, Black & White lithograph
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
he did his lithograph he performed with the Central City Opera in its presentation of The Merry Widow
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1930s American Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

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Merry Widow
By E.V. Day
Located in New York City, NY
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"Opernhaus Zurich - The Merry Widow" Opera Typographic Original Vintage Poster
By Josef Müller-Brockmann
Located in Boston, MA
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Warner's 50s Cinch-Bra Merry Widow w/ Couture Tulle Hoop Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
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1950s American Shapewear

WARNER IMPORTS CHAMPS-ELYSESS COLLECTION White Merry Widow Size 35
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Merry Widow Corselet W/ Pink & Black Silk Taffeta Ruffles W/ Ribbon Tie
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
This extravagant merry widow corselet uplifts with layers of pink and black silk taffeta ruffles
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1950s American Corsets

Saks Fifth Avenue Sexy Black Lace Merry Widow Girdle c 1950s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
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Grand Lake (Yacht Races, Colorado)
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
he did his lithograph he performed with the Central City Opera in its presentation of The Merry Widow
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1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

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Summer Afternoon, Taos, New Mexico, 1920s Modern Watercolor Mountain Landscape
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
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Located in Gresham, OR
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Located in Denver, CO
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1920s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Bucking Bronco, Original Sketch of Horse and Cowboy, Modernist Framed Drawing
By Arnold Rönnebeck
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Merry Widow For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary merry widow you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a merry widow may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Torso Creations, Saks Fifth Avenue and Warner each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Merry Widow?

The price for a merry widow starts at $400 and tops out at $3,500, and on average, selling for $595.