Sports Illustrated - Eden Roc and Rapallo August, 1954.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

**Title:** "Sports Illustrated: Toni Frissell's Photography Collection"

**Date:** 1954, specifically taken in July

**Keywords:** Sports Illustrated, Toni Frissell, photography, sports, fashion

**Description:**

The Toni Frissell photograph collection is a body of work from the renowned photographer, known for her iconic portraits and photographs of athletes. This particular item, X1554B, features select slides from a larger collection taken in 1954 for Sports Illustrated.

Toni Frissell (1907-1990) was an American fashion and sports photographer who became one of the first women to work as a staff photographer at Look magazine. Her photographs of celebrities and athletes have become iconic representations of their era, showcasing her skill in capturing moments of elegance and athletic prowess.

Sports Illustrated, founded in 1954, has been a leading publication in American sports journalism for over six decades. The organization is based in New York City.

**Locations:**

* Rapallo (mentioned as the location where the photographs were taken)
* Eden Roc (likely referring to the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida)

The collection can be found at the Library of Congress and more information is available through their online catalog: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/coll.090

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021704066/

Sports Illustrated - Eden Roc and Rapallo August, 1954.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

Toni Frissell Photograph Collection
Title devised by staff
Client: Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated Job Number: x1554
Date: 1954 July

The collection includes photographs taken by Toni Frissell, an American photographer who documented various aspects of American culture and society during the mid-20th century.

Locations mentioned in the text include Rapallo.

Keywords based on information from the collection item: Sports Illustrated, Toni Frissell, photograph collection, American culture, 1954 July

Toni Frissell was a prominent American photographer known for her work in various fields including fashion and sports photography. Born in 1907 in Boston Massachusetts, she studied at Smith College before traveling to Europe where she honed her skills as a photographer.

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021704062/

Sports Illustrated - Eden Roc and Rapallo August, 1954.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

Title: Lucky, Dior Model for Sports Illustrated
Date: 19 choice and select slides of 1954
Keywords: Toni Frissell, Sports Illustrated, Christian Dior, Eden Roc

Description:
A photograph of model "Lucky" from a 1954 issue of Sports Illustrated, taken by photographer Toni Frissell. The image features Lucky posing in front of the iconic Eden Roc hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. The model was likely hired to showcase the latest designs from Christian Dior's fashion house.

Note:
Toni Frissell (1907-1988) was an American photographer who captured many notable images of celebrities and models during the 1940s and 1950s.

Eden Roc is a hotel located in Miami Beach, Florida, that has been featured in numerous publications and advertisements over the years.

Christian Dior (1905-1957) was a French fashion designer who revolutionized women's fashion with his iconic "New Look" collection in 1947.

#Rapallo #ToniFrissell #ChristianDior #EdenRoc #SportsIllustrated #EdenRoc #MiamiBeach #Florida #ChristianDiors #American #French #NewLook #SportsIllustrateds #post-WorldWarII #rapallo #genoa #italy #photography

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021704048/

Sports Illustrated - Eden Roc and Rapallo August, 1954.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

Title: Sports Illustrated, 19th Choice and Select Slides from Eden Roc, Rapallo
Date: 1954

Image shows Mia d'Acquarone wearing Emilio Pucci trousers.

Biography of Toni Frissell:
Toni Frissell (1917-1988) was an American photographer. She is best known for her work in the sportswear industry and captured iconic images of people like Mia d'Acquarone, a model and muse to many prominent fashion designers.

Location: Rapallo

Client: Sports Illustrated
Job Number: x1554

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021704042/