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Cocktails With Hitchcock.
Camille Paglia, Professor of Humanities at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and author of The Birds, a critical analysis of the film, wrote: "Hitchcock sculpts the human body in space. And I love the way Hedren handles cigarettes and a martini glass with such remarkable sophistication. It is gesturalism raised to the level of choreography." Alfred Hitchcock had already given us one Grace Kelly and he seemed intent on giving us another in the person of a classically beautiful, icy blonde named "Tippi" Hedren. And, for good measure, Hitch put a Goran Hongell designed martini glass in her hand. Decorative artist and glass designer Goran Hongell was one of the pioneers of the Finnish glass tradition whose works were popularized in Europe throughout the 1950s. When Hitchcock discovered the martini glass at the Ritz Bar in London, he bought a dozen to take back to his California home, then used two of his own glasses in The Birds. The elegant design of the glass is classic in its simplicity and functionality. Its taper shape fits comfortably in all sizes of hands. (5-ounces, 3 1/4"). Crafted of lead-free crystal. Evocative of a cinematic goddess, circa 1963.
“Tippi” Martini Glass. Price: $39. (set of two) E-mail this Gift Idea to a Friend Availability: Ships within 24 hours Quantity: