The bikini worn by Dame Barbara Windsor in the 1969 film Carry On Camping has sold at auction for £9,500.
The late actress wore the swimwear in a famous scene where her bikini top flew off in the middle of an exercise class.
The proceeds from sale of the item, which had been rescued from a bin decades ago, will be donated by the vendor to the Alzheimer’s Society.
The actress, who also starred in EastEnders, died in December from Alzheimer’s at the age of 83.
An image from the scene in Carry On Camping was included in the order of service for her funeral, accompanied by her quote: “That picture will follow me to the end.”
The scene had to be shot three times, with the garment being removed by the deft use of a fishing rod in the hands of an off-screen assistant.
Remnants of the fishing line could still be seen stitched to the front of the top, the auction house said.
The item was sold to an American buyer after a bidding war between telephone and online buyers.
Dame Barbara’s husband Scott Mitchell said: “It’s a touching tribute to Barbara to think any item associated with that famous scene will raise money to help people living with Alzheimer’s.
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