PARIS: October 2013 La Mecanique des Dessous Exhibition

A must see exhibition at the decorative arts museum, which is part of the Louvre, is La Mecanique des Dessous. An Indiscreet History of the Silhouette. An exceptionally well detailed and beautifully presented exhibition of undergarments from metal corsets and chastity belts to contemporary couture fashions incorporating the classic shape of the corset. A contributor to the exhibition is Canadian collector and corset designer, Melanie Talkington. More about her and her Lace Embrace creations here. The show closes November 24th. Details here.

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PARIS: October 2013

October Paris trip for the Paper Show was, as always, very productive and immensely enjoyable with all that was going on the week I was there. The attendance at the paper show appeared to be down again as expected, however, perseverance during days of searching turned up hidden treasures. Half the pleasure is the hunt! Paperback covers (above) circa 1950s. 

On the other hand the events and exhibitions I visited were jammed with people especially the FIAC (the contemporary art fair) at the Grande Palais. Highlight of the art fair: being inside the Grande Palais! More Paris trip in the next post.

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Next Show: New York City Postcard Show Nov. 15th ONE DAY ONLY!

Time once again for the fall edition of New York City Postcard Show. Note that there are two major changes for this show: the location has changed to the Midtown Holiday Inn on West 57th Street and, due to a scheduling error, the show will be ONE DAY ONLY, Friday November 15th from 9am to 9pm!! Please come and support the show and all the dealers and collectors who make is possible. Click here for details.

Here is a selection of new material you will find at my stand. These postcards and much more will be shown at the New York City show. I look forward to seeing you there.

 Italian advertising for Fernet-Branca. Illustrated by Nanni, 1920s  SOLD

 In honor of Gabriele d'Annunzio, llustration by Brunelleschi, 1920s

 German photo-montaged image advertising Longines watches,1905  SOLD

 Italian advertising Mazda/GE light bulbs, 1920s  SOLD

 Josephine Baker star of the Folies Bergere, Paris circa 1927

 Performer in Mickey Mouse costume, Czech late 1930s

 Advertising for the Nord Express train service; French circa mid-1920s with train schedule on back. Design, illustration by Cassandre.  SOLD

 Spanish Civil War anti-German propaganda, fund-raising postcard circa 1938. Postally used; mailed from refugee camp in France.

 A NOI! To US! Italian regimental, military propaganda, circa 1936

 Florence Artisanal fair, illustration by Ritobaldi, 1936  SOLD

Advertising for Aux Galeries Barbes, Paris furniture store, circa 1925

 Advertising for Gravure Chimique makers of metal tags and signs complete with two actual sample tags attached to the card; French circa 1900

 Czech photo-montaged image of the city of Plzen, circa 1930

 Advertising for the Italian railroad, circa mid-1930s  SOLD

Italian regimental propaganda, circa 1937

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