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The Gambler: c. 1912
Submitted by Ken on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 8:58am.
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An obviously posed photo of a woman gambler brandishing her weapon. Celebrity Art Co., Boston, c. 1912. View full size.
Gamblerette
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Fri, 06/20/2008 - 10:07am.
I'm a French girl (I love this site BTW) and I'm fond of this picture. I often put it as my photo on chats on the web, and people who know me always think it's me! I incredibly look like her, and it is quite impressive! Does anybody know more about the lady or this picture? Thanks!
She kinda resembles Theda
Submitted by Jessica on Fri, 06/08/2007 - 3:16pm.
She kinda resembles Theda Bara.
women and guns
Submitted by Ron on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 7:07pm.
this site has the prettiest women with guns it makes you wonder
Have we seen another photo
Submitted by Jen on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 10:42am.
Have we seen another photo with this model? She looks very familiar. She's not quite "On a Pier" but maybe another one...?
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