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The secret hystery of a womb
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Lipstick kiss marks scattered on a light background; representing promiscuity as a risk-factor for AIDS. Colour lithograph after V. Kozlík, 1989.
Kozlík, Vladimír, 1953-Date: 1989Reference: 665851i- Pictures
A woman with short black hair, red earrings and red lipstick. Watercolour by Marion Niles, 1967.
Niles, Marion, active approximately 1966-1967.Date: 12.1.67 [12 January 1967]Reference: 3006464iPart of: Adamson Collection- Pictures
A woman with black hair and red lipstick; her eyes are black. Watercolour by Marion Niles, 1967.
Niles, Marion, active approximately 1966-1967.Date: 13.1.67 [13 January 1967]Reference: 3006465iPart of: Adamson Collection- Books
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Gay L.A : a history of sexual outlaws, power politics, and lipstick lesbians / Lillian Faderman, Stuart Timmons.
Faderman, LillianDate: [2006], ©2006- Pictures
Two females with black hair and red lipstick; both are looking off to the left. Watercolour by Marion Niles, 1967.
Niles, Marion, active approximately 1966-1967.Date: 19.1.67 [19 January 1967]Reference: 3006466iPart of: Adamson Collection