A jacket and full skirt ensemble worn in several key scenes in the original film has fetched $ 137,000 at auction . The has faded over time from its original slate blue - gray color to become light gray . Private designer James brown stated that the dress was about to be thrown out in the 1960s and negotiated a deal to buy it for $ 20 . Other top selling items from the auction were a cowboy hat worn by Leigh that sold for $ 52,500 .
A jacket and full skirt ensemble worn in several key scenes in the 1939 movie has fetched $ 137,000 at auction . The has faded over time from its original slate blue-gray color to become light gray . Private collection James Tumblin learned that the dress was about to be thrown out in the 1960s and negotiated a deal to buy it for $ 20 . Other top selling items from the auction were a straw hat worn by Leigh that sold for $ 52,500 .