Jean Patchett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American fashion model
Date of Birth: 16-Feb-1926
Place of Birth: Preston, Maryland, United States
Date of Death: 03-Feb-2002
Profession: model
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Jean Patchett
- Jean Ward Patchett Auer (February 16, 1926– January 22, 2002) was a leading fashion model of the late 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s.
- She was among the best known models of that era, which included Dovima, Dorian Leigh, Suzy Parker, Evelyn Tripp and Lisa Fonssagrives.
- Patchett was the subject of two of Vogue Magazine's most famous covers, both shot in 1950 by Erwin Blumenfeld and Irving Penn.
- She was famous for being one of the first high-fashion models to appear remote; previously, models had appeared warm and friendly.
- Irving Penn described her as "a young American goddess in Paris couture".During her career, she appeared on over 40 magazine covers.
- Patchett modeled for brands including Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel and Revlon.
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