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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]](http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_leurg0bVS71qztk1wo1_500.jpg)
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]
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]
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