Young Bette Davis – Vintage Swimsuit Portrait Embroidery

Description

This one-of-a-kind mixed-media embroidery begins with a vintage photograph of a young Bette Davis, long before she became one of Hollywood’s most iconic and formidable actresses. Her relaxed pose and easy smile capture a moment of youthful glamour from early Hollywood.

Hand embroidery reimagines her swimsuit in vivid pink and turquoise thread, adding texture and color to the original black-and-white image. The stitched details transform the photograph into a small piece of textile art, blending vintage cinema, fashion history, and contemporary embroidery.

Mounted in a classic embroidery hoop, the piece celebrates the unexpected intersection of Old Hollywood imagery and slow handmade craft.

Details

• Original mixed-media embroidery

• Vintage photograph of Bette Davis

• Hand embroidered cotton thread

• Mounted in a 5.5″ wooden embroidery hoop