I have myriads of favorite Harlow portraits, as we all do. This is one of them. Jean looks impossibly angelic as she’s candidly photographed with a bouquet of flowers on December 8, 1931. Image courtesy of the Kansas City Public Library. On this day, Jean and her mother had been invited to lunch with some … Continue reading Harlow as Kansas City Kitty (1931, part 1)
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Harlow and the Platinum Peony
On June 12, 1933, Harlow arrived in Chicago to attend the Century of Progress International Exhibit; also known as the 1933 World's Fair. Her stay was brief, but a highlight included her visit to the fair's massive horticultural exhibit. The Garden and Flower Show spread over five acres, indoors and out. The show was made … Continue reading Harlow and the Platinum Peony
