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Elizabeth Taylor 2024 Historic Autograph Famous Americans 2 Fabric Relic /200
Elizabeth Taylor\'s performance as Leslie Benedict in Giant (1956) stands among the most celebrated of her career, earning her one of five Academy Award nominations she would accumulate across her lifetime. The film, directed by George Stevens and co-starring Rock Hudson and James Dean, remains a landmark of American cinema and a defining entry in the epic drama genre. Taylor\'s portrayal of Leslie — spanning decades of the character\'s life — demonstrated a dramatic range that would define her reputation as one of Hollywood\'s most accomplished actresses.
This card from the 2024 Historic Autograph & Card Co. Famous Americans 2 set contains an authentic piece of the khaki jacket Taylor wore as Leslie Benedict in the 1956 production. The garment featured a buff velvet shawl collar, black mesh overlay extending down split panels, and a silk crepe interior lining. The card number is FA2F11 and the production run is limited to 200 copies.
Giant remains one of the most documented productions in classic Hollywood history, and screen-used costume material from the film carries provenance that serious collectors of vintage cinema recognize immediately. The detailed construction description — velvet collar, mesh overlay, silk crepe lining — reflects the tailoring standards of mid-century studio costuming at its most deliberate.
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