In 1977, while designing The Sacketts
starring Sam Elliott, Bayless took
on yet another venture, opening his
own costume shop, United American
Costume Company. It began in a
garage, but kept expanding to fi ll two
commercial buildings. Focusing on the
American look, Bayless liked to say
he stocked everything from George
Washington to present day. His legacy
is closely tended by his daughters,
particularly Diana Foster, who runs
the company.
Excerpt of eulogy by Sam Elliott in his hand
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