Lillian Gish
Prenascent Persiflage
by G. William Wright
Lillian Gish, the star of silent movies, television, radio, and the stage for nearly all of the 20th century.
“an irresistible siren, with an extraordinary gentle exterior, under which lies a character of stainless steel” — Anita Loos on Lillian Gish
Image scanned from “Dorothy and Lillian Gish”
NOt sure what excites me more - his suit, the detailing on the wall or Carole Lombard’s pins
(Source: valentinovamp)
Vogue 1956
New elegance in the skirt-sweater-shirt. Everything’s the same soft maple sugar shade in different textures. Silk shirt, Orlon cardigan and a Hockanum wool tweed skirt. Photo by Richard Rutledge.
Henry Raleigh (From “Probably Showers,” Ladies Home Journal, May 1932)
Cats. I really like the expressions of the women, even if their costumes are a bit home-made…
soyouthinkyoucanspeed up, James
