Gothamist

A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.

Gothamist

Listen Live

Donate

Share

FacebookTwitterRedditEmail

Return to Article

Flashback: Ford Modeling Agency, 1948

5 photos

<p>"Eileen Ford's modeling agency is on third floor, with a funeral parlor and a cigar store flanking its entrance."</p>

Gothamist

<p>"Ford Modeling Agency co-owners Gerard Ford & his wife Eileen manning 4 telephones at once as they answer call requesting one of their 34 high fashion models in the 3rd floor office."</p>

Gothamist

<p>"On the telephone, Eileen Ford getting a massage to relieve tension felt from holding telephone in shoulder position."</p>

Gothamist

<p>"Eileen Ford applying ointment to blister of model Sandra Nelson's feet."</p>

Gothamist

<p>"Eileen Ford conducting her job of running the Ford Model Agency, while model Jone Pedersen entertains Ford's daughter."</p>

Gothamist

Back to article