Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
#paris #vintage #life
Just like in any profession, the world of the courtesan in the 19th Century had its ranks also – and different personalities had different successes in this profession.
Starting at the lowest rank at the tender age of 16, did Louise have any idea of just how much fame and fortune she would acquire?
When she died in 1910 at the age 62, Louise bequeathed her most valuable possessions including her famous bed to a number of French museums - valuable paintings in her collection were also donated for generations of the public to enjoy.
Please join me on this amazing rag to riches story!
Here's the link to my Zazzle page for fan merchandise: zazzle.com/obsoleteoddity
Here's the link to my Patreon page: patreon.com/ObsoleteOddity
nypost.com/2017/01/28/the-19th-century-prostitute-who-worked-the-media-like-kim-kardashian
messynessychic.com/2018/03/07/the-courtesan-all-of-paris-fell-for
Oddie Beau's ODDNESS Urban exploration & famous historical features! vintage crime cases & eccentric people from the past! ...and other weird stuff :) ....a dusty store window, filled with ancient alluring oddities. Once you've entered, you'll never want to leave. Quality over quantity.
#paris #vintage #life
Just like in any profession, the world of the courtesan in the 19th Century had its ranks also – and different personalities had different successes in this profession.
Starting at the lowest rank at the tender age of 16, did Louise have any idea of just how much fame and fortune she would acquire?
When she died in 1910 at the age 62, Louise bequeathed her most valuable possessions including her famous bed to a number of French museums - valuable paintings in her collection were also donated for generations of the public to enjoy.
Please join me on this amazing rag to riches story!
Here's the link to my Zazzle page for fan merchandise: zazzle.com/obsoleteoddity
Here's the link to my Patreon page: patreon.com/ObsoleteOddity
nypost.com/2017/01/28/the-19th-century-prostitute-who-worked-the-media-like-kim-kardashian
messynessychic.com/2018/03/07/the-courtesan-all-of-paris-fell-for
Oddie Beau's ODDNESS Urban exploration & famous historical features! vintage crime cases & eccentric people from the past! ...and other weird stuff :) ....a dusty store window, filled with ancient alluring oddities. Once you've entered, you'll never want to leave. Quality over quantity.
