Milewski & Short MARY PICKFORD COLLECTION: Mary Pickford

Knut Olaf Rahmn (better known as K.O. Rahmn) was initially an actor / cameraman for the Kalem company before becoming Mary Pickford’s personal photographer, reputedly around 1919, photographing both her private and professional life. (Be sure to browse the "Rahmn" label for additional photos by Rahmn)

Mary in her "water lily dress" by Jeanne Lanvin. Photo by K.O. Rahmn c. 1921. Snipe reads "Miss Pickford calls this her "Water Lily" dress and it seems to describe it better than any words we can find. It is all of shimmery silver green silk with bands of silver lace and a silver ribbon around the waist tying in a bow at one side and hanging nearly to the bottom of the uneven hem line. And speaking of hem lines, this is the Parisian verdict of the length of evening gowns as set for by Madame Jeanne Lanvin, most famous designer of youthful frocks. Note: This picture is released for publication with the understanding that Madame Jeanne Lanvin, celebrated French modiste, be given credit as designer of these exclusive gowns. Madame Lanvin makes all of Mary Pickford's dresses. While abroad, the little star ordered forty-nine frocks, most of which will be used in her pictures."

Another shot of Mary in her "water lily dress" by Jeanne Lanvin. Photo by K.O. Rahmn c. 1921.

Mary in a dress by Jeanne Lanvin. Photo by K.O. Rahmn c. 1921.

Mary in a dress by Jeanne Lanvin. Photo by K.O. Rahmn c. 1921. Signed and dated 1921.

Mary in a dress by Jeanne Lanvin. Photo by K.O. Rahmn c. 1921.

Mary poses with a candle and jack-o-lantern in this oversized Halloween themed print by K.O. Rahmn. One of many of the holiday-themed series taken of Mary by Rahmn in 1924.

Mary Pickford in a dress by Jeanne Lanvin. "Cordially" stamped signature. Photo by K.O. Rahmn. 1921.

Mary Pickford in a dress by Jeanne Lanvin. Lightly hand-colored. "Cordially" stamped signature. Stamped “Coming! Little Annie Rooney” on verso. Photo by K.O. Rahmn. 1921.

Mary Pickford in Little Annie Rooney dress holding a sheep (with a strange, human-like face) and Puppy. Photo by K.O. Rahmn. 1925.

Mary Pickford in Little Annie Rooney dress with Puppies. 6.5x8.5 photo by K.O. Rahmn with "Cordially" stamped signature. 1925. Part of NZ Photo Album.

Mary Pickford in Little Annie Rooney dress with Puppies and a lightly tinted rosy cheek. 6.5x8.5 photo by K.O. Rahmn with "Cordially" stamped signature. 1925.

Mary Pickford in Little Annie Rooney dress with Puppies. 6.5x8.5 photo by K.O. Rahmn with "Cordially" stamped signature. 1925.

"Mary Pickford gives an imitation of a hard-working man. Little Mary believes that nothing depicts the spirit of labor more truthfully than the genial hod-carrier, with his quick wit and stubby clay pipe." Photo by Rahmn.