1. Notes: 136 / 1 year ago  from bookmarklet
   

   Josephine Baker with Chiquita the Cheetah,1930

   Most famously, Josephine Baker was joined in her act at the Casino de Paris by a cheetah, Chiquita, a gift from Henri Varna, the club’s owner. Varna’s idea was that the cheetah would complement perfectly Josephine’s image; half exotic, untamed creature; half elegant beauty and sophistication. Josephine adored Chiquita, buying him a diamond choker and taking him everywhere with her. Pepito, Josephine’s lover and manager, did not go along with her delight in Chiquita, who shared their bed, car and holidays.

   full story at V & A ; photo from The Josephine Baker Story by Ean Wood

   via Theatre of Fashion [another one here]

   • Tagged:
   • Josephine Baker
   • art deco
   • cheetah
   • jazz age
   • silent tuesday
   • strange pets
   • Chiquita the Cheetah
    

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