FROM THE ARCHIVE 15th August 2014
New in my vintage store is this wonderful black & white portrait of Tallulah Bankhead. “I’m as pure as the driven slush.” “My father warned me about men and booze, but h…
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22/06/2016 at 01:10
Widdershins
My kinda woman! 🙂
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22/06/2016 at 02:43
First Night Design
Now why doesn’t that surprise me!
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22/06/2016 at 06:06
Widdershins
Heh, heh, heh 😀
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21/06/2016 at 09:01
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[…] the incomparable Tallulah yesterday gave me a taste for creating another of my Hollywood images à la Edward Steichen. I […]
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20/06/2016 at 19:03
Silver Screenings
There are a lot of crazy stories about Talulah Bankhead, so much so that sometimes I wonder if her talent is overlooked.
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20/06/2016 at 19:34
First Night Design
Definitely.
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20/06/2016 at 13:03
olganm
She was a character and what a great picture. Thanks, Sarah!
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20/06/2016 at 14:47
First Night Design
As I know I’ve said before, it’s a pleasure to please!
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20/06/2016 at 12:25
Tish Farrell
Epitome of sultry. What a silky pose.
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20/06/2016 at 14:46
First Night Design
I can’t think of anyone these days who could remotely compare, either in sultriness or character.
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20/06/2016 at 15:33
Tish Farrell
I think Janet was right when she said they don’t make women like this any more 🙂
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20/06/2016 at 11:43
beetleypete
What a classic vintage photo, and great quotes too. Lovely stuff, Sarah.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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20/06/2016 at 14:45
First Night Design
I was so excited when I found a copy that was a large enough resolution to restore and sell. Thanks, Pete. x
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20/06/2016 at 10:12
Mary Smith
Stunning. I can almost feel how that dress would feel – all slithery and sensuous.
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20/06/2016 at 14:44
First Night Design
Yes, the sheen in the photograph has been captured perfectly.
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20/06/2016 at 09:24
janetweightreed10
They don’t make women like that any more….oh and I do love that glorious dress….have a lovely day, despite the rain….and keep smiling:) Janet. xxx
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20/06/2016 at 14:40
First Night Design
They sure don’t! It is a magnificent dress and she was such a fabulous character. At least the sun keeps peeping out occasionally. (just ordered my sofa and chairs!) xx
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22/06/2016 at 07:36
janetweightreed10
Now that is exciting:)x
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