Katharine Hepburn period gown from A Woman Rebels

812. Katharine Hepburn screen worn period gown from A Woman Rebels. (RKO 1936) A purple and pink two piece polkadot period gown worn by the legendary Hepburn in one of her earliest RKO films. Costumes were designed by the legendary Walter Plunkett who formed a long lasting relationship with Hepburn and designed for many of her RKO films. The blouse fastens to the front with hook eye closures. The full length skirt is decorated at the hem with multiple fabric layers to create an intricate pattered design and is highlighted by multiple rows of hand covered buttons which are evident on the entire lower portion of the costume. The items carries a sewn in label with the handwritten notation "HEPBURN C- 1557" $4000 - $6000