I'm so sorry to hear Steve from Massachusetts is no longer with us. I'm sure all who care for Bonnie & Clyde History "Thank" Steve immensely.. for his long-term preservation of Bonnie's glasses. Hopefully.. whomever purchases the glasses, will provide the same good stewardship of this uniquely remarkable artifact-- and be willing to allow display for all to view.
I would think Bonnie's glasses, the only Bonnie & Clyde artifact sans the Death Car seats (well worn now).. and Clyde's death clothing, long ago laundered and with some cut into little swatches-- to possess DNA from Bonnie & Clyde. I don't know about you-- but just as with John Lennon's blood-stained glasses.. in viewing Bonnie's preserved blood, splattered and frozen in time from the instant she was killed in May of "34.. that realization, is at least thought-provoking-- and for many, more than mesmerizing in it's poignancy and emotion.. regardless of personal impressions concerning the immortal West Dallas desperadoes.
Is any history more demanding and enjoyable than Bonnie & Clyde History?? I would think not.. for all who dare to delve into it.
The Dallas Morning News article link..
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/west-dallas-1/2017/04/07/bonnie-parkers-blood-caked-glasses-never-seen-public-display-dallas-going-auctionThe Dallas Morning News article link..
To view both prior blog articles concerning Bonnie's death glasses referenced by the Dallas Morning News.. go to blog search engine (blog left near top)-- and enter Bonnie's glasses. Both articles will appear.
My renewed thanks to Jason, for having contacted me with news that he had the issue of the Shreveport paper from May of '34.. with seemingly the only reference to Bonnie's glasses in stunning detail-- which provided both hammer and nail, to nail down provenance for the glasses. Jason was most gracious, in wanting scans of this key article posted on The B&CHB for benefit of the glasses and history.
My thanks as well to friend and Civil War Historian Tom Burke.. for sending the Dallas article to me. I'm sure other news outlets have covered this.. but of course it's the Dallas view, most who focus on this history will be interested in. BTW-- As this is both a serious and heart-felt effort on my part.. I always and very much appreciate, whenever The B&CHB is acknowledged.
Also I think it good, when Dallas remembers Bonnie & Clyde (not done much anymore). Not that this history necessarily be prideful for the city sprawling upon the banks of the Trinity River-- but surely, history shouldn't be ignored and "swept under the rug".. but rather remembered with eyes wide open, for the reality it was-- complete with all it's human lessons and consequences.
My renewed thanks to Jason, for having contacted me with news that he had the issue of the Shreveport paper from May of '34.. with seemingly the only reference to Bonnie's glasses in stunning detail-- which provided both hammer and nail, to nail down provenance for the glasses. Jason was most gracious, in wanting scans of this key article posted on The B&CHB for benefit of the glasses and history.
My thanks as well to friend and Civil War Historian Tom Burke.. for sending the Dallas article to me. I'm sure other news outlets have covered this.. but of course it's the Dallas view, most who focus on this history will be interested in. BTW-- As this is both a serious and heart-felt effort on my part.. I always and very much appreciate, whenever The B&CHB is acknowledged.
Also I think it good, when Dallas remembers Bonnie & Clyde (not done much anymore). Not that this history necessarily be prideful for the city sprawling upon the banks of the Trinity River-- but surely, history shouldn't be ignored and "swept under the rug".. but rather remembered with eyes wide open, for the reality it was-- complete with all it's human lessons and consequences.
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