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Chiquita, the Diamond Collard Cheetah, That Belonged to Josephine Baker
The more Josephine Baker’s star rose, the more exotic her pets became. This week we’re taking a look at Josephine’s menagerie of wild animals including Albert, the perfumed pig, and Chiquita, the diamond collared cheetah.
Further Reading
Photo of Chiquita and more backstory - http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/j/josephine-baker/
Storical Footnotes: Frida Kahlo’s Menagerie - https://www.immortalperfumes.com/storical/2019/8/25/storical-footnotes-frida-kahlos-menagerie
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