Blue Book Models, view 4

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Blue Book Models, view 4

Morris, Ralph

This collection includes approximately 40,000 photographs by commercial photographer Ralph Morris, who worked in the Los Angeles area from 1939-1981. His advertising and industrial clients included department stores, restaurants, the automobile and petroleum industries as well as business executives. Also included is the Luckhaus Studio collection of architecture, fashion, the movie industry, sports and street scenes, images which Morris obtained in 1939.

View 4: A pretty young woman from the Blue Book Model Agency poses for the camera. She wears a fitted brown dress and her hair has been fashionably swept up. The hat is a cream-colored crochet or knitted hat/shawl combination with intricate detailing along the edge.; The Blue Book Model Agency had its offices at the Ambassador Hotel, located at 3400 Wilshire Blvd.; its most famous model was Marilyn Monroe, who signed on with the agency in 1946.

Blue Book Model Agency (Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.)

Clothing and dress--California--Los Angeles

Models (Persons)--California--Los Angeles

Fashion--California--Los Angeles

Hats--California--Los Angeles

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Blue Book Model Agency (Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.)

Clothing and dress--California--Los Angeles

Models (Persons)--California--Los Angeles

Fashion--California--Los Angeles

Hats--California--Los Angeles