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When asked "what do you want to be when you grow up?" 89% of children ages 6-18 responded 'warrior-poet'. The remaining 11% was some other boring shit
Good evening: A sumptuous silk (from China) sack back gown, c.1760-70, hand painted silk, chenille. Via the #VictoriaandAlbertMuseum:
"This elegant robe and petticoat are fine examples of a woman's formal daywear in the early 1760s. In cut, fabric and design they were the height of fashion. The pattern on the silk is hand-painted. The fabric was first sized with alum to make the paint adhere. Next the design was drawn freehand in ink or silverpoint. A variety of pigments were used, including white lead or a chalk ground for the highlights. The robe and petticoat are hand sewn with silk thread and trimmed with gathered strips of the hand-painted silk..” Read on: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O98554/sack-back-gown-unknown/
Wishing you sweet dreams & bright tomorrows, kind readers. A few more bits and bobs from my study collection—aren’t the c.1920s silk ribbon roses lovely ?
Ahhh, November, 1781!
From ‘The Twelve Months’ Print, Carington Bowles; Published by Robert Dighton, #London British Museum
Good morning! Sharing a bit of morning lovely from The Warner House textile collection. Sumptuous silk brocade, with floss fringe, prob. Spitalfields, by mid 18th century. Only the unpicked skirt remains, the bodice long gone. Despite its fragile condition and shattered silk, it retains its vibrance and some of its silky sheen. Worn in Portsmouth, NH & Boston, MA., prob. by Mary MacPhaedris Warner #gorgeousgeorgians #warnerhouse #portsmouthnh
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Askos in the form of a lion, Etruscan, 340-300 BC
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“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”
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Good morning sunshine 🌞🌻🌞- a 1920s ‘robe de style’ stunner for your Thursday from ‘Body by Design’ at Historic Deerfield
Full text label from the exhibition:
“Afternoon dress
Designed by Sadie Nemser (1886-1966) and Joseph Nemser (1886-1940) for Nemser Originals, active 1910s-1930s
American, 1922-1924
Silk crepe, embroidered with silk chenille yarns
Collection of the Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC. Gift of the Mint Museum Auxiliary, donated by Lucille D. Withers Ferrell. 1983.75.285
In the early 20th century, corsets became a thing of the past and dresses were becoming increasingly straight and simple, exemplified by the modern "Flapper" look of the mid-1920s. Yet, a markedly nostalgic style of dress emerged just before then. Known in France as a "robe de style" and in England as a "picture dress," this romantic throwback drew heavily on 18th century hooped petticoats and panniers with its artificially horizontal silhouette. This yellow silk crepe dress is an excellent example of this type of dress which was popular for afternoon gatherings and garden parties in the early 1920s. Its simple sleeveless bodice extends into the full skirt propped out on each hip by the modern version of panniers.” On loan from The Mint Museum
Good morning, kind readers! Thank you all for being such a creative & welcoming community. Savoring summer with red & white striped timeless classic #CHANEL in Vogue, 1950. #Vogue
hello fellow invisible man fan!! :D it’s awesome to find more fans of the movie on here- do you have a fav quote of griffin’s or scene from the 1933 movie :0
HI. OH MY GOD. I'M SO GLAD THERE ARE MORE IT'S SO NICE. It definitely feels like there's not enough of him anywhere, which might be a little bit of a bias but also... where is he. Why is there so much merch for everyone else and then Jack gets forgotten. Little guy d:(
GOOD NEWS. SORT OF. BAD NEWS: I LIKE A LOT. He's just so silly and then so... you know. In no particular order:
I love his "here we go gathering nuts in May" moment. I so desperately wish there was footage of Claude Rains doing it where we can actually see him, even if it's just him recording the lines and not doing the skipping, because I think it would be delightful
Similarly, I love the part after he's robbed the bank and he's going "There you are! A present from the Invisible Man! Money! Money! Money! Money! Ups and down the city road, in and out the eagle, that's the way the money goes, pop goes the weasel!" (then proceeds to just repeat "money" over and over again). Again, I desperately wish we had a recording of Claude Rains where we could see him, even if it's just him doing the lines
The whole bit where, to show how far gone and stressed Jack is, he says 'damn' under his breath
It seems like everyone likes the "Power, I said! Power to walk into the gold vaults of the nations, into the secrets of kinds, into the Holy of Holies; power to make multitudes run squealing in terror at the touch of my little invisible finger. Even the moon's frightened of me, frightened to death! The whole world's frightened to death!", but... it is good, even if it gets most of the attention.
Same for when he's talking to Kemp and goes "We'll begin with a reign of terror, a few murders here and there, murders of great men, murders of little men--well, just to show we make no distinction. I might even wreck a train or two--just these fingers around a signalman's throat, that's all." It's very popular and also... just very good at showing his state at the moment!
"You've driven me to near madness with your peering through the keyholes and gaping through the curtains, and now you'll suffer for it! You're crazy to know who I am, aren't you? Alright! I'll show you! There's a souvenir for you, and one for you! I'll show you who I am--and WHAT I am!" it's just so funny. He really does just start stripping. And it WORKS.
The whole bit where he's like "I've no time now but, believe me, as surely as the moon will set and the sun will rise, I shall kill you tomorrow night. I shall kill you even if you hide in the deepest cafe of the Earth. At ten o'clock tomorrow night, I shall kill you!" I don't know why I'm so obsessed with this but. Yeah! Sounds about right, Jack! This sounds like the kind of threat I'd say in an absurd voice to, like, my cat
And then the whole "I hope your car's insured, Kemp. I'm afraid there's going to be a nasty accident in a minute. A very nasty accident... You will? That's fine. Just sit where you are. I'll get out and take the handbrake off and give you a little shove to help you on. You'll run gently down and through the railings, then you'll have a big thrill for a hundred yards or so 'til you hit a boulder, then you'll do a somersault and probably break your arms, then a grand finish up with a broken neck! Well, goodbye, Kemp. I always said you were a dirty little coward. You're a dirty, sneaking little rat as well. Goodbye." He'd do so well as a Doofenshmirtz-type villain that has wacky monologues but doesn't actually die. I'd pay money to watch a TV show where he got to do that, actually
I also really like when he realizes Kemp is in the study (HE'S SO MUCH LIKE MY CAT THERE FOR REAL). Messing with the door and the little step in. I love it. And leading into when he realizes there's a car coming and is like "oh. you called the cops." before Kemp explains that it's Flora and Doctor Cranley. And he goes calm like a cat being held by the scruff of his neck.
"We are partners. Bosom friends!" said so ominously. Beautiful line delivery. No notes.
"Here's your blooming bicycle."
"Don't stare at me, you fool. Look in front of you. Come on! Get a move on!
"Had to take some exercise to keep warm. Killed a stupid little policeman. Smashed his head in."
Him getting all comfy for bed. Taking off the sunglasses and the robe and bandages and just being a CREATURE. I don't know why--I really like the practical effects in the movie, and this really shows it well, I guess! Also the little tiny bounce on the bed that he does there is really fun
Honestly I think this entire movie is just an absolute gem. I adore it so much
PFFT OH MY GOD THAT'S A LOT. TLDR I REALLY LIKE GRIFFIN. WHAT'S YOURS. FAVORITE PART OF THE MOVIE/LINE/ANYTHING. ALSO I see the Hannibal... Will Graham my beloved.... you have EXCELLENT taste
HEHEHE THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I love Hannibal and Will,,
ALSO!! The quotes you picked out are SO GOOD. I absolutely love the “here’s your blooming bicycle” and the “there’s going to be nasty accident in a minute” I love how Rains combines Griffin’s humour with the eerie scenes, it adds so much to the character and you’re absolutely right about wishing we had behind the scenes of Claude Rains’ acting!!
I particularly wish it for the Kemp car crash scene and for the “at ten o clock tomorrow night, I shall kill you!” because the latter one I remember it scared me SO BAD. He’s such a good actor!
Oh and the “you’re crazy to know who I am, arent you?” Is definitely my favourite scene. How do the visual effects look so good?? And so much better than they do now?
I had almost forgotten about the bank lines to tell you the truth!! I have to say I do love it when he’s running around town and causing chaos.. I think my favourite scene has to be the “crazy to know who I am” just becauss I love the line delivery and it’s this buildup of tension and then this mastery of visual effects and all these characters huddled as they watch Griffin unveil himself, it’s so good!!
I’m absolutely going to make merch of him, also >:)
And Ty for answering!! This definitely inspired me to rewatch the movie, I love it so much rahh !!
HELLO SORRY THIS TOOK SO LONG. HI. HELLO. HANNIBAL AND WILL ARE SO IMPORTANT. I LOVE THEM…
AAA THANK YOU!! You’re SO correct—there’s such a fine line between the humor and the terror, and he balances it so well; trying to articulate it to someone who hasn’t seen the movie before is difficult but there’s such a specific way that he makes you laugh before you go “oh. Oh.” As what’s happening really sinks in. They really don’t have the time to waste with characterization, too, so every line that he has, Rains really has to show us the multiple facets of Jack Griffin and the situation as a whole. Griffin isn’t humorless, but it’s about the way he shows it + when it’s happening! The entire movie is just a masterpiece in my opinion though shskdbdjdbdjbx
YES. YES!! I wish we could’ve seen both of them doing that whole exchange it would’ve been so cool—and even more chilling, I bet. Because YEAH, Jack really is terrifying there! This is Serious™️ and he’s committed to it, for better or worse, and the way that he says the threat… god. GOD. he’s got nothing and everything to lose. He’s desperate. He’s going to do it, and we can’t stop it.
AND YES. YES!!! GOD. I’M ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT THAT SCENE. Having Rains basically strip like that, and then having everything do what they need them to do?? That’s very technically difficult! You have to have so many working parts working exactly as you need them to for it to work! If there’s ever a day I’m not impressed by it assume that I’ve been abducted because it’s such a beautiful example of the power of film and effects. the sheer dedication and commitment and how well it still holds up today just… cannot be understated? So many people are too reliant on CGI—CGI itself isn’t bad, don’t get me wrong—but sometimes . Sometimes suspension of disbelief and practical effects are better. Now I’m getting scared imagining them remaking the movie exactly as-is except using CGI. I don’t know—I wasn’t on the effects side of film, I did sound and lighting (for, like, a year, haha), so I can’t speak on all of it—but it’s incredibly impressive and I shudder to think of where we’d be without that work that was put in.
PLEASE. PLEASE DO. I WOULD 100000% BUY IT I LOVE HIM… I have two of the figurines of him (I only have one at the pool with me right now) and I’m so obsessed with him. He’s my best friend my rotten soldier my good-time pal etc etc etc I would LOVE to see more Jack Merch
TEEHEE YESSSS I’M SO GLAD. THAT’S DEFINITELY WHAT I’M HERE FOR. I LOVE THE SILLY EVIL MAN. He did those things but I love to see it so let him go
Hey no rush to answer!! Im just glad I get to talk about this movie with someone! If you ever wanna reach out and talk more about it, feel free!!
Oh you absolutely nailed it with how little time there is to fill things in character-wise and how well Rains does it! It really is hard to explain if you haven’t seen the movie but it’s such a huge part of why I love old movies! Not a second goes to waste, it’s brilliant, especially in this film!
Desperate characters are everything to me, I really just love to see my curiosity and drive for life echoed in characters if that makes sense? I love how complicated people are, and how this movie shows that! I just love Griffin and his personality, it just makes me so happy.
Totally agree with you about CGI! My dad loves the film The Thing (1982) and I was shocked to learn they use CGI and not puppetry?? Because the effects in that film are stunning??? I do love the puppets in Little Shop of Horrors and I think I’ll always prefer practical effects, though man, CGI (as you said, when done well) can look fantastic! The whole undressing scene and then having Griffin pick things up? It’s so cool!!
I will absolutely make merch !!!! I’m thinking lil keychains… I really have to draw him more, I haven’t drawn him in like .. a year? Maybe a standee since I love those hehe
Anyway!! Thank you so much!! For talking to me about this silly guy, he means so much to me! What a silly lad !
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Pack of Beakers
Goth Beaker
The Beaker snitching and pointing out the photographer
The Beaker that’s about to unload on the photographer
The terminator strut before the ass whooping and you know he’s moving at speed because of the blur
The ominous feeling that you know this is 3 in the morning
Gods I fucking love this post. So hard. Fuck.
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