Well, I've done it again. While perusing vintage photos I came across this
remarkable image. Who is the elegant woman in this stunningly dramatic
dress? The closer I looked, the more intrigued I was. Each detail of this
portrait , so sumptuous. The satin shoes with the feathered trim... .. .
the subtle metallic sheen to the lace .. . the drama of the long (long!)
tassels .
That plunging neckline implies this was not a Park Avenue
socialite. Much too risque .
Who could she be? And, most of all, what was her story ?
Her name is Olive .
I'm doing my research and will report soon with all the
details. Stay tuned .. . .
14 comments:
I LOVE YOUR BLOG!
She is fabulous! I need to have my portrait taken in that pose...Wouldn't that lift the self-esteem spirits? If you hadn't said her name was Olive I would have guessed the divine Gloria Swanson.
Miss Sleuth - Did you guess that I have been searching for chocolate because perhaps I am getting ready to leave town? Hmmmmm. Or Yummmmmm.
Catherine
I thought it was Gloria Swanson but could it be Olive Thomas? Je Pense que oui.
I thought Gloria Swanson also. I'm most intrigued. Looks like my Auntie Olive in the 1930s.
great photo and AMAZING FIGURE! if only....I could look like that.
I want a dress and shoes like hers. I was going to say a white Josephine Baker? Who is this mysterious Olive? You left me very intrigued.
Fellow sleuths .. .
NOT Gloria, but the same vintage.
I do wish I could say I had an
Auntie Olive who looked like this!
I believe that's Olive Thomas - "The MOst Beautiful Woman in the World" - she was a silent movie star and was a Ziegfeld girl, and married to Jack Pickford (Mary's brother).
Even before reading other's comments, the first name that crossed my mind was also Gloria Swanson! Fantastic photo!
I found your blog through Sanity Fair & glad I did; very lovely. Looking forward to hearing more about Olive. Yes indeed that is one risque dress for that era. Oh to be Olive!
Great image! Oh my goodness - great find. Why did Madame Butterfly come to mind?
Toma
What a pose.....amazing woman.
Love your blog, thank you for stopping by to day.
She looks like one very cool woman....I hope you find out more Judith. I always love your mysteries, xv.
Hope you are feeling better after your sad loss.
Hugs
Di
xo
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