Whenever Friday 13th comes around I remember learning childhood superstitions – never walk under a ladder, don’t step on a crack between paving stones – and expect bad luck on Friday 13th. So far I have been lucky and nothing bad has happened on these occasions, but sometimes people bring about their own bad luck.
My camera’s subject today loves wearing flowing scarves and open air vintage motoring and is fully aware of the famous dancer Isadora Duncan and how she met her end. It was the 14th of September 1927 when Isadora climbed into an Amilcar CGS wrapped in a glorious hand-painted silk scarf and her elegant dress style and joie-de-vivre was to contribute to her demise. The scarf became caught in the wheel’s spokes.
Caroline wants me to tell you the car was stationary in the photograph, so ladies I urge you to live life to the full and express yourself with stylish dress in open top vintage cars but please pay attention to those loose ends.
(Text and photos by Robin Batchelor. FYI, the car she is in is a 1931 Frazer Nash Ulster)