No, it's not. For once I'm kidding about it being a special holiday. But there is a small thread of connection between this image and the previous one I posted so I figured why not. She's the only reason I could imagine celebrating the handkerchief. I can't image many people under the age of 30 (40?) even know what a hankerchief is, much less ever used one. Sorry about the image quality. I don't have a copy of this issue, but do have a photo of the actual painting, which alas will have to await the book. And on that topic, my agent just told me a couple of publishers are interested so perhaps it won't be that long before you can see our knotty girl in the original.
Last, I noticed that this blog just reached a sort of milestone, 250 followers! In gratitude for all your support and interest, I'll be sharing some extra special Bolles work in the next few weeks.
Thanks!!
Love the cover!
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I love your site so much. Just wanted you to know that the word is handkerchief. Better to be told by a fan than a troll. Keep up the good work.
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ReplyDeleteI can't believe I butchered the spelling. Maybe I should have simply called it tissue day. Thanks for the gentle correction and kind comment.
Very nice picture... but too small :-(
ReplyDeleteNice cover, Jack. It reminds of a Peter Driben painting used on a Heritage Auctions postcard advertisement I've got pinned to the corkboard near my desk. From Whisper, January 1951, they called it Pin-up with Bandana:
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She's got a little bit more material to work with. Selling price: 18 grand.