Ralph Eugene Meatyard: Dolls and Masks

Ralph Eugene Meatyard (1925–1972) was optician in Lexington, Kentucky who often integrated dolls, masks, and other stylized representations of the human form, along with his children, in his photographic work. Dolldom applauds this interesting exploration of the power of the seemingly inanimate. After all, it is what we are all about.

L: Untitled, ca. 1962, gelatin silver print, museum purchase, John Pritzker Fund, 2011.4.3. C: Untitled, ca. 1960–1962, gelatin silver print, museum purchase, John Pritzker Fund, 2011.4.1. R: Untitled, ca. 1961, gelatin silver print, gift of Christopher and Diane Meatyard, 2011.6.1. © The Estate of Ralph Eugene Meatyard

The exhibit, containing 60 examples of Meatyard's work, is currently on view at San Francisco's De Young Museum.

Marsha?

Marsha?, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Hollywood veteran Marsha Hunt took off the "Irene" gown to model a sexier look by Retros.

Marsha?

Marsha?, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

Marsha?

Marsha?, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Hollywood veteran Marsha Hunt takes the "Irene" gown off and models a sexier look by Retros.

Marsha!

Marsha!, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Miss Marsha Hunt's dress is by Liz Cole for Retros, necklace and bracelet by Joy Jarred, earrings by VJT Designs, and her own God-given fabulousness.

Marsha Hunt Does Retros

Marsha Hunt Does Retros, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Taking a break from the "Irene" gown, Miss Marsha Hunt selects a classic Retros look. It's time for a cocktail!

Marsha!, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Miss Marsha Hunt's dress is by Liz Cole for Retros, necklace and bracelet by Joy Jarred, earrings by VJT Designs, and her own God-given fabulousness.

Marsha?, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Hollywood veteran Marsha Hunt took off the "Irene" gown and models a sexier look by Retros.

Glamorous Skies

Glamorous Skies, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Anyone long for those days when one had to dress up to get on a plane? Dolldom does. And imagine getting your high altitude cocktail served by this heart-stopping beauty?