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Dorothy Kahn
Dorothys Girls
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fashion design history
fashion illustration
female pin-up artist
forthcoming
Frederick's of Hollywood
gift for fashionista
golden age of hollywood
pin-up art collection
vintage pin-up art
Product details
- ISBN 9780764372100
- Weight: 653g
- Dimensions: 216 x 279mm
- Publication Date: 28 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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This rare, rediscovered collection of over 100 original hand-drawn pin-up illustrations provides insight into how Dorothy Kahn, a largely uncredited female illustrator, helped shape the visual identity of one of the most iconic American brands—Frederick’s of Hollywood—during its golden era.
Step into the glamorous world of the golden age of Frederick’s of Hollywood through the exquisite illustrations of Dorothy Kahn, one of the brand’s most prolific pin-up artists from the late 1950s through the 1970s. Compiled by the artist’s only granddaughter, this stunning collection showcases Kahn’s original artwork—elegant, sultry, and undeniably iconic—shining a spotlight on a previously overlooked female artist.
Key Features:
Step into the glamorous world of the golden age of Frederick’s of Hollywood through the exquisite illustrations of Dorothy Kahn, one of the brand’s most prolific pin-up artists from the late 1950s through the 1970s. Compiled by the artist’s only granddaughter, this stunning collection showcases Kahn’s original artwork—elegant, sultry, and undeniably iconic—shining a spotlight on a previously overlooked female artist.
Key Features:
- Showcases a stunning, never-before-seen collection of more than 100 hand-drawn pin-up illustrations created by Kahn for Frederick’s of Hollywood between the 1950s and 1970s.
- Shines a spotlight on a prolific but underrecognized illustrator who helped shape an iconic era of fashion illustration.
- Includes a heartfelt preface and family reflections alongside information about Kahn's life and art as well as rich commentary on mid-century fashion, advertising, and the cultural influence of Frederick’s of Hollywood.
A tribute to both a visionary artist and the golden age of lingerie advertising, this collector's art book is a must-have for lovers of vintage fashion, pin-up art, design history, and timeless glamour.
Barbara Wilson is the granddaughter of artist Dorothy Kahn and curator of Dorothy’s Girls. Based in Reno, Nevada, she draws on two decades of experience in design, publishing, and historical archives to share this visual legacy.
