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Exquisite Edwardian dresses, c. 1910’s
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Laverie Vallee (July 18, 1875 – February 6, 1949), best known by her stage name Charmion, was a Sacramento born trapeze artist who possessed strength and a physique most men would be envious of. However, she was most well known for her risqué striptease performances.
The act opened with Charmion taking the stage in full Victorian attire. She would then mount the trapeze and proceed to undress to her leotard while performing impressive and strength-dependant stunts. The act was incredibly impressive and provocative for the era. However, the controversy created by her performances did not prevent the formulation of a devoted, and mostly male, fan base.
One of her greatest fans was Thomas Edison. As a result of that adoration, on November 11, 1901 Charmion committed a simplified version of her act to film for Edison. The film, simply entitled ‘Trapeze Disrobing Act’ focused more on the erotic aspect of the performance, though a few remarkable feats of strength are featured.
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I got this tattoo because I love Stars Wars, and I love skateboarding. This design happens to be a play off of an old Bones Design, so it was perfect.
It was done by Chris Dorrough in Jenkingsburg, Georgia at Redemption Ink.
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Exploratory sketch of [redacted because I change my mind every five minutes about what my characters’ names are], who has a widowed mandible instead of a real face.
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Exploratory sketch of [redacted because I change my mind every five minutes about what my characters’ names are], who has a widowed mandible instead of a real face.
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Bronze torch-holder.
From The magazine of art vol. 10, London, 1887.
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Reticella, plate B 2.
From I singolari e nuovi disegni per lavori di bianchería (Remarkable and new designs for linen work), by Federico de Vinciolo, Bergamo, 1909.
(This is a reprint of the 1606 edition of Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Pourtaicts, du seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, pour toutes sortes d’ouvrages de lingerie, published in Paris)
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Rick Genest (Zombie Boy) & Andrej Pejic. Photo by Marcelo Krasilcic.
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