A few years ago I read American Eve: Evelyn Nesbit, Stanford White: The Birth of the "It" Girl and the Crime of the Century. I think it's safe to say that if you read my blog, you'll love this book. The book is an account of the life of Evelyn Nesbit, a woman I didn't realize I had seen many times before knowing who she was. You know all those turn of the century drawings of the beautiful woman with the "Gibson Girl" look? Much of the time when you see them you are looking at the face of Evelyn Nesbit. Her story is a juicy one with all the hype that's ripe for Hollywood. I won't attempt to retell it here, you should read the book, but you can also read a pretty fantastic two-part blog post on her at Caviglia's Cabinet of Curiosities. And for even further reading, ByGone Fashion & this post.
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Ooo will definitely check this out. You have the most interesting things on your blog!
What a beauty she was...such tragedy, though!
Having read every link you shared, I am officially obsessed! The book is going on the top of my reading list. Thanks for sharing!
She is so lovely. I love how soft and dreamy she looks. She may be thinner than what the norm was back then, but she's a lot more healthy looking than some of the 'fashion norms' today. I think she's gorgeous. I've also read that an illustration of her as a red head inspired LM Montgomery when she was coming up with her Anne of Green Gables.
Oh my goodness, I had no idea! It's THAT girl! Lauren, this just blew my mind. Must get my hands on this book.
Going on the reading list--thank you!
These photos are so beautiful, and I must read that book!
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Oh I love vintage Hollywood scandal I should have a read! She's beautiful!
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She is not very pretty at all. Her nose is too big. She is a little above average but that is it.
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