Jimmy Donahue, an heir to the Woolworth estate, and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor with the Windsor’s Pug. Although openly gay, Donahue claimed he had a four-year affair with the Duchess. Cannes 1953. Cars: Citroën Traction Avant , Peugeot, Renault 4CV, Cadillac

In Cannes, Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, strolls down a sunlit road with Jimmy Donahue, an heir to the Woolworth estate. The Duchess, in a dress and sandals, holds the leash of a Windsor pug as it walks energetically ahead. To her right is Donahue, who, though openly gay, later claimed to have had a four-year affair with her. The 1953 scene is lined with vintage cars, including a Citroën Traction Avant, parked along a rustic stone wall. The strong sunlight casts distinct shadows on the asphalt.

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Cars, Pets, Sunglasses

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