Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. An unknown man applying false eyelashes to Elsie the Borden Cow, the unofficial mascott for Borden dairy products. After appearing at the New York World's Fair, Elsie was chosen by R.K.O. producer Gene Towne to star in the 1940 film "Little Men," based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Elsie arrived in Los Angeles on July 12, 1940 Handwritten annotation from nitrate negative: Cow Elsie (RKO) Text from original nitrate sleeve: Larson, Donna; with Cow "Elise"
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b&w nitrate negative
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ark:/21198/zz0028086c
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Actresses--American--California Entertainment Cows--California Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 Elsie (Cow) Borden Company RKO Pictures
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