Elizabeth Taylor "Leslie Benedict" Arrival to Reata Ensemble from Giant (Warner Bros., 1956). ...

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Elizabeth Taylor "Leslie Benedict" Arrival to Reata Ensemble from Giant (Warner Bros., 1956). Vintage original (2) piece ensemble including (1) sheath dress with integral crème silk slip with lace and mesh neckline, tank straps, and zipper back closure beneath long sleeve chiffon upper with mock turtleneck, tuxedo style front with small mother of pearl buttons, and hook and eye back closure, with integral lower skirt of knit khaki wool with 6-decorative buttons near lower leg slits, and (1) matching jacket with buff velvet shawl collar and black mesh overlay extending down split panels, interior lined with silk crepe, retaining internal costumer's bias label handwritten, "E. Taylor" and other production info. Exhibiting age, production wear, missing black mesh from jacket collar, soiling, fading, and minor fabric breeches. Overall in vintage fair to good condition. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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