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Slide of the Week: December 7th, 2007

Modeling the Tree Skirt, Southern California, 1957

Modeling the Tree Skirt, Southern California, 1957

A serpentine, sidewalk-less, suburban street frames front lawns planted with modest winter-blooming posies. A toddler age Mexican fan palm and a street lamp flank the driveway. Both are bordered by circular cement scallops, which match the scalloped hemline on that smart felt tree skirt.

I’m not sure if the lady modeling or working the curb?

Here’s to working a tree skirt and YOU!!!

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Charles Phoenix

Charles Phoenix
Los Angeles
December 2007

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9 Comments on “Modeling the Tree Skirt, Southern California, 1957 ”

  1. swanky Says:
    December 7th, 2007 at 7:34 am

    Notice the crossed spears and mask on the wall of the house behind her. Kewl. Lover her shirt too!

  2. Christine Says:
    December 7th, 2007 at 11:39 am

    I dig that shirt too! I’d wear it everyday.

  3. DavidinBerkeley Says:
    December 7th, 2007 at 2:44 pm

    What puzzles me is why she had to haul herself all the way out to the driveway apron to have this picture taken.

  4. Mark Says:
    December 8th, 2007 at 9:41 pm

    Do you miss Audrey Hepburn haircuts (this one with spit curls!) as much as I do?

  5. Susan Shen Says:
    December 9th, 2007 at 9:56 am

    I remember wearing colorful skirts and blouses
    like that and how it made us so happy to be wearing decorated clothing. It made us feel
    beautiful and happy.

  6. Sue Winters Says:
    December 9th, 2007 at 12:57 pm

    My brother in Chandler, Az. just filled me in on his great evening with you ! Checked out your site. Any D-Land shots from the late 50’s, early 60″s? That’s when I and later, my brother’s, worked there ! What a great site,Thank you so much. Byee for now !!
    Sue Winters

  7. Patti Peregrine Says:
    December 13th, 2007 at 9:10 am

    Love it, love it, love it!

  8. James Says:
    December 18th, 2007 at 9:11 pm

    Attended your tour on 12/9 which was awesome. Unfortunately I’m unable to make any of the Redcat shows. :(

  9. Laura Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 7:39 am

    I do this every year with our family tree skirt before I actually put it on the tree. Hmm, I might need to hide the photographic evidence of that….

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