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| Cliff Smith by Hussar |
This picture of Cliff Smith, by Hussar in 1963 (from a set of 3), is the latest addition to the mitchmen Royale Gallery. Cliff was one of the ever-present Royale boys, appearing in the 1958 'Stolen Motorcycle' set and the 1961 set 'Leather Merchants', that marked the breakaway of Dolphin Studio (later named Hussar).
He wore that studded leather belt in all 3 sets, suggesting it was his own. That subtle fetish ingredient positively erupted in 'Leather Merchants', seemingly paving the way for the sometimes bizarre fetish imagery of 'Guys In Uniform', notably 'Willing To Learn'.
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The Cliff post follows a group related to the career of Ron Fenn - 'Tough Schoolmaster', 'Thief' and 'Black Leather', view all three at the Royale Gallery.
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The next projects are a full posting of 'Leather Merchants' and the completion of the Ron Fenn portfolio with 'The Wallet'.
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