Kenneth Battelle's salon in the Vanderbuilt Mansion,
illustrated by Henry Kohler for Vogue, 1963
"In my day, there was no grunge. Anyone who had grunge wasn't allowed in the restaurant, if you know what I mean."
Yes, we know exactly what you mean, Mr. Kenneth.
Hair God, Kenneth Battelle
10 comments:
I can but aspire to the title "Mr. Jason" one day....
though I fear I'd not have been allowed in the restaurant either, well, maybe the kitchen.
i am at a complete loss. what is the name of that thing in the middle of the room? why do i think it's called a poof? the chair, not ken.
There's a name for those things?
TJB will know. I'd bet my tufted upholstery on it.
i think it's pouf or pouffe or pouff.....maybe.
I've been called all three. And while I have a couple of dimples, I am not, I repeat, not tufted!
“it's pouf or pouffe or pouff.....maybe”
I think ‘pouf’ is used for upholstered ottomans but the round sofa is usually referred to as a tête-à-tête or causeuse.
If I’m not mistaken I think Billy Baldwin designed Kenneth’s salon.
"the round sofa is usually referred to as a tête-à-tête or causeuse."
MDP-
I love a man that can speak french! And, right you are, it was the work of Billy Baldwin.
I bet there was some teasing going on big time at the mansion. I feel the need for a rat comb and some aquanet right now.
God, I only WISH he could have done my hair.
Jeez Felix - Batelle is ANOTHER huge name in Columbus. I'm seeing a pattern!
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