Maryse Damia.

Date:
[between 1909 and 1940?]
Reference:
3306345i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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About this work

Description

Black and white photograph of Marie-Louise Damien, a French singer and actress known by her stage name Damia, wearing a floral shawl, a large stone ring and posed in profile eyes closed looking to the sky. She was publicly lesbian and had relationships with the architect Eileen Gray, and artist and filmmaker Gab Sorère.

Publication/Creation

Paris : J.R.P.R, [between 1909 and 1940?]

Physical description

1 photographic postcard ; 14 x 8.9 cm

Notes

The title has been taken from wording on the object.

Reference

Wellcome Collection3306345i

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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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