Elizabeth Taylor as Susanna Drake in 'Raintree County' Designed by Walter Plunkett

Description

Custom-made red wool one-piece period bathing suit consisting of a bodice with one beige stripe at each short sleeve, eight white mother of pearl button front closure, attached wool knee-length skirt, two rows of beige stripe at hem, attached self narrow belt at waist. Cloth label reads [1692 5059 ELIZABETH TAYLOR].

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Walter Plunkett was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on this film. The garment was worn at lake scenes with Montgomery Clift. Condition:

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“Elizabeth Taylor as Susanna Drake in 'Raintree County' Designed by Walter Plunkett,” Film Costume Collection, accessed April 26, 2024, https://filmcostumecollection.omeka.net/items/show/1244.

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