Kevin Hutchison’s Preservation Journey

In the last several months, personal collector Kevin Hutchison has preserved almost 40% of his collection of complete Hollywood film costumes and props. Equipped with a room of industrial racks and Gaylord Archival boxes and tissue, Kevin has rehoused most of his more important and valued pieces from plastic totes to safe archival storage. Have a look at some of the pieces Kevin has preserved so far below, and check back here for more information on his upcoming exhibition on the film Valkyrie, featuring screenmatched costumes and props from his collection, as well as a screening of the film. The event will be in North Bay, Ontario this fall with proceeds supporting veterans in the region and promoting film production in Northern Ontario.

The ideal Gaylord box in Kevin’s opinion: the right size for nearly any costume, plus it comes whttp://www.gaylord.com/cmscockpit/cockpit/images/icon_func_inlinetext_openwysiwyg.pngith tissue. Six boxes with six costumes; boxes house costumes dating back to the 1940s.

The ideal Gaylord box in Kevin’s opinion: the right size for nearly any costume, plus it comes with tissue. Six boxes with six costumes; boxes house costumes dating back to the 1940s.

 

Christopher Walken (Hessian Horseman) cape from Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (1999) - This particular cape was used later in the film and is distressed to reflect the Horseman’s progressive decay.

Christopher Walken (Hessian Horseman) cape from Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (1999) - This particular cape was used later in the film and is distressed to reflect the Horseman’s progressive decay.

 

Christina Ricci (Katrina Van Tassel) cloak and dress from Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (1999) - An iconic artifact from the film including gloves and crinoline.

Christina Ricci (Katrina Van Tassel) cloak and dress from Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (1999) - An iconic artifact from the film including gloves and crinoline.

 

Tom Cruise (Col. Stauffenberg) Tunisia uniform from Valkyrie (2008) - Heavily distressed costume used for opening combat scene in Tunisia.

Tom Cruise (Col. Stauffenberg) Tunisia uniform from Valkyrie (2008) - Heavily distressed costume used for opening combat scene in Tunisia.

 
 

Tom Cruise (Col. Stauffenberg) Tunisia uniform from Valkyrie (2008) - Close up of shirt with tags.

Tom Cruise (Col. Stauffenberg) Tunisia uniform from Valkyrie (2008) - Close up of shirt with tags.

 
 

Tom Cruise (Col. Stauffenberg) Tunisia uniform from Valkyrie (2008) - Complete down to the gold cross necklace and wedding ring (boots not pictured).

Tom Cruise (Col. Stauffenberg) Tunisia uniform from Valkyrie (2008) - Complete down to the gold cross necklace and wedding ring (boots not pictured).