28 | October 2017
of outfits worn by celebrities. A
suit worn by James Brown. A coat
that belonged to Michael Jackson.
Madonna's white silk pajamas from
the 1993 film Body of Evidence. Robin
William's trench coat from the 1998
film What Dreams May Come. ere
are also pieces worn by Whitney
Houston, Frank Sinatra, Greta Garbo,
Sammy Davis Jr., Burt Reynolds, and
Lauren Bacall.
Removed from the big screen,
these outfits and costumes reduce
from their larger-than-life appeal to
ordinary size. Robin William's trench
coat looks as if it could fit just about
anybody. Madonna's pajamas have a
small bullet-sized hole near the hem.
ere is a small smudgy stain on Burt
Reynold's white smoking jacket. ese
people, as the artifacts suggest, are
just people. Perfection, frankly (and
thankfully), is a myth.
An Enticing Visit
Munroe is proud of his curated
collection. "People don't get to see
things like this unless they go to a
museum," he said. "Suddenly I had all
this stuff." He figured, "I might as well
do something with it."
It's an instinct we have – to be
fascinated by the famous – so whether
you are a fan of rock 'n' rollers or the
precise joys of fine art, enjoy a visit
to Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery.
Savor a glass of wine – and the hidden
surprise of finding a compendium of
art that is unlike any other collection
anywhere else in the world.
Enjoy a visit to Cape Fear
Vineyard and Winery. Savor
a glass of wine – and the
hidden surprise of finding a
compendium of art that is
unlike any other collection
anywhere else in the world.
A colorful doodle by the Man in Black, Johnny Cash
Clothing worn by Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston and other stars
One of several Dali prints, hand-signed and numbered by the artist
