This lace shawl, which appeared in the 1940 film 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 is far more than just a beautiful piece of clothing. Its appearance serves to symbolize Bette Davis’ character Leslie Crosbie’s habit of weaving a web of lies while feigning innocence. The piece was reused in the 1946 film 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒔, where it was worn by Andrea King as Julie Holden. Who was he costume designer? Find out at: Bit.ly/Acces186












