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Buddy Ebsen’s “Sunday Best” Suit. Complete wardrobe ensemble worn by Ebsen in 35 episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies in the part of Jed Clampett, saved by the actor himself after the show went off the air in 1971 and obtained from his estate. Consisting of a coat, vest, shirt and collar (latter labeled “Buddy Ebsen/Property of American Costume”), wool tweed pants with suspenders, and a brown bowler hat. Overall finely preserved, lacking the inner band of the hat, small hole to trousers, button missing from jacket. Accompanied by a copy of the March 9, 1963 issue of TV Guide, the cover featuring Ebsen wearing the attire, and four other vintage photos of Ebsen in the suit. From the Buddy Ebsen Estate. Sales History: Heritage Auctions, “2008 April Music & Entertainment Memorabilia,” Lot 31208.