For one thing, she was only listed as "Elderly Woman" in the auction. The poor thing wasn't even given a name! Second, the auction also mentioned that she was from the Chicken Ranch in Texas. I am sure most of you know that the Chicken Ranch was a real brothel from very early in the 20th century until the 70's. A few years after it was finally shut down, the movie Best Little Whorehouse In Texas came out. It was based on the activities of the brothel. The history is very interesting, so click the link above to learn more.I could only imagine the horrors that go along with growing old in a brothel. I just had to help her. Imagine wearing this outfit every day!
When this poor lady arrived in a coffin, giving her a new life was even more poetic! The nerve! Even on the coffin she was referred to as "Elderly Woman"! She even had a price tag!
The first order of business was to liberate her from that sequined and inappropriate get up. We made her a nice dress in a soft cotton knit. She loved the tie dye pattern, and said teal was one of her favorite colors.
We smoothed the stick mess out of her hair, cut off the bad ends, and added a nice braid. She said her eye sight was fading a bit, so we dabbed on a nice deep ebony to improve her vision. She now sees life in a whole new light, and is looking forward to many happy days ahead.
Everyone, meet Gertrude. Or as she likes to be called, Gerdy. Welcome home my new friend!
Oh my gosh you transformed Gerdy! Yay! She looks so much better.. so much more sophisticated. So much happier! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Sam! She and Kairi are currently sitting together in the contemporary living room of Alki Point drinking frappucchinos. They both seem very content and look at me as though I am interrupting as I look in on them. :O)
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