Theda Bara as Cleopatra (1917)
Hang on, we’re going for a ride!
It’s time we paid a visit to those ladies of the past who either had a flare for dressing themselves up or were just plain tasteless. Either way, we love ’em!
I must confess that I sell these cards because I am completely entranced by the old images. They are a habit I can’t quit. And one of the grand reasons are the women – if they aren’t cause enough to want to time travel, nothing is.
As usual, many of these images are now available as ultra-cool note cards. You just need to click on the image to see if it’s available at my Etsy shop. If it doesn’t appear to be, just contact me and perhaps we can arrange something.
OK, here we go!
“Esme Dancing”, by Beatrice Offor, 1907
Beatrice Offor was an English portraitist of the late 19th and early 20th century. She painted women almost exclusively and almost always in lavish, other worldly views.
A Zeppelin Ice Skater
This Fräulein was light on her feet, and for good reason. Of course, I know you know the fantastic story of the Zeppelin Ice Skaters, so I won’t bother repeating it to you here.
Bag-headed Babes
I know there’s a joke in here somewhere.
Women on Zebras, a Charcoal by Wladyslaw Benda
The work of Benda is among my favorites and this one in particular drives me crazy.
A Dancer from the 1910 Folies Bergère
Few things say “Belle Epoque” as succinctly as the Folies Bergère, and this girl pretty much epitomizes the Folies. Imagine going to work every night on the Metro dressed like this! Well, a girl’s gotta pay the price if she’s gonna be stylin’! (Use this card for the invitations to your Halloween party!)
Beach Geishas
And now we move to the Exotic Far East, where this year’s daring swimsuit selection is attractively displayed by three of Kanucha Bay’s most sought after Geishas. Relax and soak in the Pacific sun’s life-giving rays as the waves gently wash upon the shores and soothe your frazzled nerves! (Having a pool party? Use this for your invitation!)
Big Hair (1907)
Some girls wear hats and some don’t.
Suzy Beryl was a big star of the Folies Bergere and she apparently acted like it judging from this photo. This is a costume she wore for “Coeurs en Folie”, designed by Erté.
If you don’t think someone you know and love won’t think special thoughts about you when you send them one of these cards, you’ve got another thought coming! (Click HERE to see our entire collection!)
Now for the pièce de résistance:
Now this girl be stylin’!
Don’t snicker – this is a “TRUE life scientifiction” of Nancy’s adventures. It says so. The only thing that bugs me is that I wanted to write “Space Slaves of Venus”.
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Now, put the kiddies to bed. It’s time for some adult entertainment:
Important Disclaimer: I do not approve of or encourage the kind of grammar I used to title this post.
Greetings from Other Worlds! 