A legendary piece of Indiana Jones history has found a new owner. On August 15, a fedora worn by Harrison Ford in the 1984 film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was auctioned off for an impressive $630,000, as reported by Propstore.
This particular fedora, crafted specifically for the second installment of the Indiana Jones series, has been verified to match screen shots, production stills, and behind-the-scenes footage. The hat was seen in several key scenes, including those filmed on location in Sri Lanka and the U.S., as well as the iconic mine cart chase shot at Elstree Studios.
Notably, the fedora also belonged to stunt performer Dean Ferrandini, who wore it during the film’s raft sequences in the U.S. The hat came from Ferrandini’s personal collection and was accompanied by rare, unpublished photos of him in costume as Indiana Jones, along with a letter of authenticity signed by his wife, Keefe Ferrandini.
The hat’s design features a slight update from the original fedora used in Raiders of the Lost Ark, with a more tapered crown, thanks to the work of costume designers Anthony Powell and Joanna Johnston. It also bears the initials “I J” stamped in gold on the sweatband, a unique feature of the original trilogy’s hats.
The auction also featured other high-profile movie props, including Michael Keaton’s motorized Batwing from Batman (1989), which sold for $406,250, and a Ghostface costume from the original Scream (1996), fetching $270,900.
The Indiana Jones franchise, spanning over 40 years and five films, has left an indelible mark on cinema, with Harrison Ford at the helm as the iconic archaeologist. Reflecting on the series’ legacy before the release of the latest film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Ford expressed his deep gratitude to the fans, stating, “It means the world to me.”
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