Harlow’s Dolly Tree Costume … in 1974!

An unidentified model wears Jean Harlow’s chiffon negligee from Personal Property and a mask by Richard Bernstein during Diana Vreeland’s Hollywood Costume exhibition at The Met, 1974. Photographed by Francesco Scavullo for Vogue, December 1974—photo courtesy of the Condé Nast Archive. This achingly gorgeous Dolly Tree creation was called ‘dawn blue edged in silver lamé’ … Continue reading Harlow’s Dolly Tree Costume … in 1974!

Harlow History with Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt and Jean Harlow celebrating FDR’s fifty-fifth birthday inside the Wardman Park Hotel eighty-six years ago tonight, January 30, 1937. This was just one leg of the festivities, as previously mentioned; FDR’s fourth annual birthday ball was held in numerous hotels throughout D.C. and was being celebrated nationwide. Harlow pairs a white ermine wrap … Continue reading Harlow History with Eleanor Roosevelt

Harlow and Taylor Go To D.C., January 1937

Not quite today in Harlow History, but 85 years ago yesterday; didn’t quite realize the date on these in time. Better late than never. On January 26, 1937, Jean Harlow and her Personal Property costar Robert Taylor were photographed at the Pasadena Train Station getting ready to embark on the Santa Fe “Chief” for their … Continue reading Harlow and Taylor Go To D.C., January 1937