Born 1924 as Annemarie Margot Elfreda Harnett in Brooklyn, New York City, American blonde beauty Sunny Harnett was one of the top models of her time and appeared on many covers-including
Vogue,
Harper’s Bazaar and
Glamour.
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| Sunny Harnett in the 1950s |
Harnett’s career lasted 13 years; from 1949 to 1963. After her retirement from modeling, she worked as an assistant to Eileen Ford. In 1987, she suffered severe burns to her body due to a fire; she succumbed a few days later and died. She was 63.
Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of young Sunny Harnett as a model in the 1950s.
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| Sunny Harnett in a red canvas skirt and black jersey top is petting a white wooly dog, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, 1951 |
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| Sunny Harnett in batiste halter neckline dress in "Directoire Stripe" pattern by Claire McCardell, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, April 1, 1951 |
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| Sunny Harnett in beautiful gown of red silk taffeta and white nylon tulle by Ceil Chapman, velvet clutch by Ingber, photo by Richard Rutledge, August 15, 1951 |
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| Sunny Harnett, photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, Vogue, June 1, 1951 |
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| Sunny Harnett in a yellow and white cotton chambray dress, photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, Glamour, 1952 |
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| Sunny Harnett in beautifully cut linen suit by Nettie Rosenstein, ruby and diamond clip and earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, bag by Coblentz, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, May 1, 1952 |
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| Sunny Harnett in brass-green Moygashel linen jacket, satin collar velvet-edged, mocha linen skirt and halter top, all by Clare Potter, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, May 1, 1952 |
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| Sunny Harnett in pale yellow crinkled cotton dress printed with marigolds by Carolyn Schnurer, photo by Frances McLaughlin, Vogue, May 1, 1952 |
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| Sunny Harnett in worsted jersey sheath with wrapped wide waist accessorized with multiple strands of colorful beads from Henry Bendel Vogue, March 15, 1952 |
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| Sunny Harnett wearing a wool coat by Leeds, Ltd., photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, January 1952 |
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| Sunny Harnett wearing black cashmere halter sweater, narrow red print skirt and black fur stole, all by Sophie Gimbel, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, October 1952 |
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| Sunny Harnett wearing pretty pink resort dress is applying lipstick, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, 1952 |
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| Sunny Harnett wearing suit with circle skirt, Glamour, photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, June 1952 |
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| Sunny Harnett in wool dress and camel-hair jacket by Digby Morton, photo by Clifford Coffin, 1953 |
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| Sunny Harnett in black and white stripe tank black belt and white shorts, photo by Joseph Leombruno, Puerto Rico, Glamour, 1954 |
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| Sunny Harnett in black linen dress trimmed with gingham checks on collar and pockets, belted in black patent leather, photo by Joseph Leombruno, Puerto Rico, Glamour, 1954 |
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| Sunny Harnett in camel suit over striped pullover by Swansdown, with pleated jersey turban by Madcap, red suede gloves by Superb, Walter Katten pony skin satchel, photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, September 1954 |
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| Sunny Harnett in rose-pink summer dress with molded empire midriff and drawstring bodice, photo by Joseph Leombruno, Glamour, 1954 |
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| Sunny Harnett in white linen dress worn with pink and red silk print jacket accented with turquoise and diamond jewelry by David Webb, photo by Horst P. Horst, 1954 |
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| Sunny Harnett is wearing a black and white striped top and slim red skirt, photo by Joseph Leombruno, Puerto Rico, Glamour, 1954 |
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| Model Sunny Harnett with flowers wearing light blue tweed suit and matching turquoise and gold jewelry, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, April 1955 |
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| Sunny Harnett in beautiful evening dress of yellow tea roses brocaded on silk satin, trained, sleeved with modest décolletage by Galanos, diamond jewelry by Harry Winston, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, October 1, 1955 |
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| Sunny Harnett in Black Watch tartan plaid coat by Lassie Maid, furry yellow woolen cap by Gage and sealskin satchel, photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, Glamour, August 1955 |
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| Sunny Harnett in bright red cashmere spencer pulled over a blazing-plaid play suit of Thaibok silk by Evelyn Gates, jewelry by Verdura, chiffon-banded hat by Sally Victor, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, June 1, 1955 |
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| Sunny Harnett in golden mesh sweater dress by Nelly de Grab, bead ropes at the waist by Coro, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, February 1955 |
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| Sunny Harnett in late-day dress and jacket of knitted black wool jersey, jacket is collared in Russian sable, by David Crystal, side-wise beret by Emme, jewelry by David Webb, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1955 |
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| Sunny Harnett in slim navy-blue wool coat with brass buttons, photo by Horst P. Horst, 1955 |
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| Sunny Harnett, photo by John Rawlings, 1955 |
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| Sunny Harnett in beige and white wool tweed coat, hat by Emme, handbag by Milch, photo by Roger Prigent, Vogue, February 15, 1956 |
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| Sunny Harnett in frothy Italian wool sweater worn with striped velveteen pants from Gourielli Boutique in New York, sandals by Amalfi, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, March 15, 1956 |
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| Sunny Harnett in pale silk and wool tissue tweed dress with string-tie belt by B.H. Wragge, hat by Emme, handbag by Lucille, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, March 1, 1956 |
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| Sunny Harnett in silk printed sheath with short bolero by Mollie Parnis, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, 1956 |
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| Sunny Harnett in white crêpe sheath splashed with orange geraniums and green leaves by Traina-Norell, black pearls by David Webb, photo by Irving Penn, background is a Crown Imperial, Vogue, April 1, 1956 |
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| Sunny Harnett in bell-tunic suit of plum and black colored tweed by Traina-Norell, plum colored satin hat by Emme, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1957 |
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| Sunny Harnett in camel-hair coat with beaver collar by Handmacher and matching beaver beret, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, October 1957 |
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| Sunny Harnett in roomy corduroy coat by George Carmel, sable beret by Emme, handbag by Gucci, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, September 15, 1957 |
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| Sunny Harnett in warm amber floral print silk chiffon dress by Galanos, diamonds and gold jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels, photo by Richard Avedon, Moulin Rouge, Paris, Harper's Bazaar, October 1957 |
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| Sunny Harnett wearing short mink jacket with tweed skirt, jewelry by Verdura, leather handbag by Nettie Rosenstein, photo by Horst P. Horst, 1957 |
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| Sunny Harnett in a suit of ambered green plaid British wool, by Handmacher, violet hat by Sally Victor, turquoise and gold jewelry by David Webb, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, 1958 |
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| Sunny Harnett in walking-length coat of taupe Persian lamb worn with a straight skirt of taupy tweed by Schiaparelli, calfskin handbag by Koret, shoes by Andrew Geller, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, August 15, 1958 |
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