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Suzanna Lehmann Philippini and Bessie L. Hewitt next to a Christmas tree in the Ambassador Hotel Theater, Los Angeles, 1935

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Title: Suzanna Lehmann Philippini and Bessie L. Hewitt next to a Christmas tree in the Ambassador Hotel Theater, Los Angeles, 1935
Date Created and/or Issued: December 21, 1935
1935-12-21
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-4988
Description: Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
Possibly related to "Young and Old in Array of Pre-Holiday Events," Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec 1935: A3.
One of the movie posters reflected in the mirror is for "She Married Her Boss," starring Claudette Colbert. The other movie poster is "Anna Karenina," starring Greta Garbo.
Article mentions the Matinee Musical Club hosting over 300 children at a Christmas party featuring Santa Claus, a choir, and dance numbers. Suzanna Philippini was president of the club, and Bessie L. Hewitt was a member.
Mme. Don Philippini and Mrs. Arthur Read Hewitt stand next to a decorated and lit Christmas tree. A mirror is on the wall behind them, reflecting movie posters. Bessie L. Hewitt holds a wrapped gift. Suzanna Philippini wears a dress with lace collar and sleeves, and a holly sprig corsage, and ribbon across her chest. Mrs. Hewitt wears a jacket and skirt, with a fur scarf with animal head and tail still attached.
Text from negative sleeve: 4157 12/24/35 Mme Don Philippini, Mrs. Arthur Reed Hewitt, Ambassador theatre Xmas Tree Party 12-21-35
Text on ribbon across Suzanna Philippini's chest: Merry Christmas
Type: image
Format: b&w nitrate negative
Identifier: uclamss_1429_13164
ark:/21198/zz002hn9mg
Language: English
Subject: Christmas trees--California--Los Angeles
Posters
Women--Clothing & dress--California--Los Angeles--1930-1940
Fur garments--California--Los Angeles
Philippini, Suzanna Lehmann 1879-1946
Ambassador Hotel
Hewitt, Bessie L., 1888-1977
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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