"Cynthia" became a household name after a 1937 Life magazine spread. She became an A-list celebrity and top fashion houses sent jewels and dresses.
Cynthia the mannequin —
"Cynthia" became a household name after a 1937 Life magazine spread. She became an A-list celebrity and top fashion houses sent jewels and dresses.
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Cynthia rides on a New York City tour bus. She was briefly engaged to one of radio's biggest stars.
Cynthia the mannequin —
Cynthia rides on a New York City tour bus. She was briefly engaged to one of radio's biggest stars.
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There was just one minor catch: Cynthia was a mannequin. Created by Lester Gaba, she was made of plaster, stood 5'6" and weighed 100 pounds.
Cynthia the mannequin —
There was just one minor catch: Cynthia was a mannequin. Created by Lester Gaba, she was made of plaster, stood 5'6" and weighed 100 pounds.
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Cynthia's closet is pictured in 1937.
Cynthia the mannequin —
Cynthia's closet is pictured in 1937.
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Sunday brunch at novelist Thyra Samter Winslow's Park Avenue home in 1937. Cynthia sits at center.
Cynthia the mannequin —
Sunday brunch at novelist Thyra Samter Winslow's Park Avenue home in 1937. Cynthia sits at center.
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Cynthia relaxes at Lester Gaba's apartment in New York City in 1937. One of Gaba's paintings hangs behind her.
Cynthia the mannequin —
Cynthia relaxes at Lester Gaba's apartment in New York City in 1937. One of Gaba's paintings hangs behind her.
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Lester Gaba is pictured with his creation, Cynthia in New York City in 1937.
Cynthia the mannequin —
Lester Gaba is pictured with his creation, Cynthia in New York City in 1937.
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