The dreamtastic pastel pin-ups of Mr. Henry Clive (1882-1960) have been inspiring me of late... I love how they are so gloriously romantic, so colorful, and laud the unnatural beauty of the painted lady. A swell reference for hair and make-up styles, and just such a joy to look at. And oh... here's wishing you a happy St. Valentine's Day!! ♥♥♥♡♥♥♥
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A rare surviving fresh estate find, an original pastel cover done for The American Weekly from a series titled, Visions Of An Artist, circa 1937. This particular series seems to artistically "feminize" natural disasters. Aptly titled "Menace". Beautifully matted and framed in an expensive gallery frame as seen. This was renamed by the magazine and appeared as a cover under the title "Angry Nature" on Feb 28, 1937. This was unearthed in California recently and was in the estate of Patricia Lake, the rumored illigitimate daughter of Hearst and his long time mistress and confident, Marion Davies.
One of my favorite luxuries is vintage sleepwear! Nothing can compare to the sheer glamour and luxury of those sweet silk and lace confections. I thought I'd share some of the creme de la creme of my modest collection. All of these pieces are 1940s to early 1950s, and all were thrifted for $3 to $10!! ~ 1950s nightie, 1940s bedjacket, 1920s silk roses: ~ 1940s/1950s "Tula" seersucker dressing gown, 1940s satin dressing gown: I feel like Jean Harlow in the satin number, it's such a dreamboat. Was thrifted for ten clams... among my greatest vintage victories! ~1940s "Tutundgy Original" dressing gown: ....this pretty piece was clearly well-loved, and has quite a few stains and pinholes towards the hem. I think I'll take it up a few inches to eliminate those, and perhaps add some strategic snaps and sport it as a day dress this summer. ~ Some graceful midcentury nightgowns: ~ 1940s bedjacket: ~ 1940s mens' "Tootal" rayon robe: ....well now, what's happened to all the glamour?! Honestly, on many nights I just wrap up in this. A little more practical than floor-length satin, I daresay! Oh, and of course, no vintage lady's bedroom is complete without a li'l boudoir doll... That's all!
Flapper Girl Painted By Pierrot (Christmas 1928). Henry Clive (Australian, 1882-1960). Watercolor. Given as a Christmas present in 1928. Inscribed "Dear old Art -- Be good and you'll be eccentric."...
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This original gouache painting by Henry Clive was used as the cover of Randolph Hearst's American Weekly Magazine, August 6, 1944. One from a series of covers that glorified the beauty of women from the cultures America found itself allied with during the dark days of World War II, Global Glamour presented a rare opportunity for Clive to depict women from a variety of races in the guise of pin up and glamour art.
