Probably Hollywood, California c. 1930 FD3010 Costume Red front-gather bandeau and dance shorts. Indian headdress. Necklace, bracelet. TML. Bare feet. Actions The Indian maid sits on her knees and smiles at the camera (1). Commentary Edwin Bower Hesser is one of the leading glamour photographers of this era; that fact plus the unusual color reproduction mark this image as exceptional. This picture, taken at the onset of a long career in the movies, captures Dorsay in a most revealing costume. Source Possibly a cover picture, "Fifi Dorsay by Edwin Bower Hesser." Mark Gabor Collection, probably from Large Brown Leger Book, 20x15.5", c. 1933-34. 1 picture. |
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