Edith Piaf.
- Date:
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Reference:
- 3306358i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
- Pictures
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
Contributors
Notes
The title has been taken from wording on the object.
Reference
Wellcome Collection3306358i
Languages
Subjects
Where to find it
Photograph album on lesbian depictions, male impersonation, gender and masculinity
Location Status Access Closed stores