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Title
Peggy Hamilton modeling a hairstyle and evening gown, circa 1933
Contributor
Adams, Peggy Hamilton, -- 1890-1984 (subject)
University of California, Los Angeles. -- Library. -- Dept. of Special Collections (repository)
Contributing Institution
UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection
Adams (Peggy H.) papers
Rights Information
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Description
Peggy Hamilton modeling a hairstyle and evening gown with ostrich feather trim on the bodice
Handwritten on edge of negative: RKO-159
RKO photograph
Text from a note describing this image: Peggy Hamilton, Los Angeles County Official Hostess, and recently Official City Hostess for the Olympic Games - Hollywood's internationally recognized fashion critic - introduces a series of original headdresses in anticipation of the social activities during the World's Fair at Chicago. The first of the series is displayed here and christened by a Los Angeles artist, Allan Turner, as the "Whirlwind Bob." [image no. uclamss_1373_0308i]
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
Type
Image
Format
1 photographic negative
Identifier
adamspapers:269
uclamss_1373_0307
ark:/21198/zz002bzpn8
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Evening dresses (garments)
Hairstyles
Place
California
Culver City
Relation
Peggy Hamilton Adams Papers. Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA

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