Edith Piaf.

Date:
[between 1930 and 1950?]
Reference:
3306358i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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About this work

Description

Black and white photograph of Edith Piaf, a French singer, wearing a long back sequined dress standing in front of a bedroom set. Piaf has become a gay icon, and was also rumoured at one time to be in a relationship with Marlene Dietrich. This postcard has deckled edges.

Publication/Creation

Paris : Collection Chantal, [between 1930 and 1950?]

Physical description

1 photographic postcard ; 13.6 x 8.5 cm

Notes

The title has been taken from wording on the object.

Reference

Wellcome Collection3306358i

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Where to find it

  • Photograph album on lesbian depictions, male impersonation, gender and masculinity

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    Closed stores

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