Lynne's Lens
Mr. Dapper is Such a Poser
Original photo from the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair.
Several years ago, I bought a book called, "1933 Chicago and the World's Fair," and in the back of the book are several original photos a stylish lady and her very debonair husband took while at the fair. It's quite a little time capsule and one of the books I treasure the most.
This is perhaps my favorite photo of the lot. Mr. Dapper, as I like to call him, is dressed in his finest attire -- beret, tie blowing in the wind, perfectly tailored suit -- and wears a charming William Powell mustache. He must have been quite trendy, indeed, and what better place to show off your duds than in front of the mammouth tribute to deco, the GM Building. What a gorgeous sight he and his equally stylish wife must have made along the promenades of the World's Fair.
Here are some archive photos of the GM building:
collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOR...
collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOR...
Mr. Dapper is Such a Poser
Original photo from the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair.
Several years ago, I bought a book called, "1933 Chicago and the World's Fair," and in the back of the book are several original photos a stylish lady and her very debonair husband took while at the fair. It's quite a little time capsule and one of the books I treasure the most.
This is perhaps my favorite photo of the lot. Mr. Dapper, as I like to call him, is dressed in his finest attire -- beret, tie blowing in the wind, perfectly tailored suit -- and wears a charming William Powell mustache. He must have been quite trendy, indeed, and what better place to show off your duds than in front of the mammouth tribute to deco, the GM Building. What a gorgeous sight he and his equally stylish wife must have made along the promenades of the World's Fair.
Here are some archive photos of the GM building:
collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOR...
collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOR...