Madeleine Carroll for Café Society, for Paramount Pictures
William Richard Walling, Jr.
1939
Black and white vintage print
Image: 12 3/8 × 9 9/16 in. (31.4 × 24.3 cm)
Sheet: 13 × 14 in. (33 × 35.6 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: The John Kobal Foundation Collection; Purchased through the Mrs. Harvey P. Hood W'18 Fund
2019.57.4116
Geography
Place Made: United States, North America
Period
20th century
Object Name
Photograph
Research Area
Photograph
Not on view
Inscriptions
Verso: Upper left, in graphite, "JKFA 1336" and, stamped in blue ink, "The Property of June Bass" / Upper center, stamped in purple ink, "Credit will be appreciated Paramount Photo by William Walling" and, stamped in blue ink, "Feb 1939" / Lower center, typed in black ink on tan paper, affixed, "PINK ORGANDY - makes a ravishing foundation garment for Madeleine Carroll in Paramount's 'Cafe Society'. Designed by Edith Head , this ultra-feminine camisole and petticoat combination is used as a foundation for fifteen striking and romantic evening gowns. Lace-edged ruffles, black velvet ribbon insertions and a fitted, boned camisole bodice make the foundation garment beautiful enough to be worn as an evening gown. But in 'Cafe Society' Miss Carroll's extensive wardrobe doesn't make such a thing necessary."
Provenance
John Kobal Foundation Limited, London, England; sold to present collection, 2019.
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