True Grit: Rooster’s Costume

Worn By: John Wayne
Year: 1969
Value: $340,000*

If there was one thing that John Wayne could do better than other actors, it was to star in westerns. The legendary actor appeared in dozens over the course of his career, including 1969’s True Grit where he played the part of Rooster Cogburn.

In 2011 the entire getup went on sale, including the famous eyepatch, hat, shirt, jacket, trousers, and waistcoat. In total, the items fetched a price that exceeded $340,000. This sale proved that years after his passing, Wayne can still pull in the big crowds and outdo the very best of them.

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