Funeral program for André Leon Talley

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A funeral program “Celebrating the Life of André Leon Talley.” The seven-page, saddle-stitched program is printed in black ink on white paper. The front cover depicts a black and white photograph portrait of portrait of Talley, seated in a tuxedo, captured by Alice Springs (June Newton) at La Villa Vigie, Karl Lagerfeld’s home on the French Riviera. Text below the portrait reads [1948-2022]. The interior cover page has a notice reading: [Cover Photo / Andre Leon Talley, Villa Vigie, 1989 © Alice Springs – Maconochie Photography]. The first interior page reads [Celebrating the Life of / ANDRÉ LEON TALLEY / Friday, April 29, 2022 / 11:00 am], followed by the church name and address and the name of the officiating pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, all printed within a simple black border. The next three pages detail the order of service, including the names of the participants.

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