Wendy Barrie for Wings Over Honolulu, for Universal Pictures
Ray Jones, American, 1900 - 1975
1937
Black and white vintage print
Image: 13 3/8 × 10 1/2 in. (34 × 26.6 cm)
Sheet: 13 9/16 × 10 5/8 in. (34.5 × 27 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: The John Kobal Foundation Collection; Purchased through the Mrs. Harvey P. Hood W'18 Fund
2019.57.3996
Geography
Place Made: United States, North America
Period
20th century
Object Name
Photograph
Research Area
Photograph
Not on view
Inscriptions
Verso: Upper left corner, in black ink and graphite on white sticker, "JFK 4881" / Upper center, stamped in purple ink, "Please credit Photo by Ray Jones Universal Pictures" / Center, in blue pencil, encircled, "107" / Lower center, typed in black ink, "Wendy Barrie, who has the leading role in Universal's 'Wings Over Honolulu" chose for her personal wardrobe, this hostess gown designed by Howard Greer. Accordian pleated chiffon forms the bodice and the extremely full sleeves. Her high-waisted skirt is heavy satin crepe of pastel green. Note the graceful folds of the matching coat, formed by the smocking at the shoulders and the gathered full sleeves." / Lower right corner, stamped in black ink, "Please return material to: Kobal Collection 38 Drayton Court London S.W.10."
Provenance
John Kobal Foundation Limited, London, England; sold to present collection, 2019.
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