Loren, Sophia. (b. 1934)

"Introducing the Sophia Collection" - Signed Fragrance Collection Advertising

Signed advertising brochure for Sophia, a fragrance released in 1980 under the name of the legendary Italian actress. Loren is shown in a black-and-white photograph on the cover of the brochure and has signed ("Sophia") and inscribed at the left to Paul McMahon. The inside pages offer an amusing list of fragrance "do's" and "don'ts," such as "Fill your rooms with your personal 'trademark fragrance' by putting a few drops of cologne on lightbulbs." Fine. 5.25 x 8.5 inches (13.7 x 21.6 cm).

From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (17979)


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