In this rare and evocative portrait, Nancy Hadley reclines on seafoam green velvet and cascading fur, wearing nothing but a pearl necklace and a confident, radiant smile. The composition is soft yet striking, showcasing her elegant posture and unmistakable charm. Captured by Tom Kelley and hidden from the public for decades, this image is a masterclass in subtle seduction and refined glamour. Restored from original transparencies and available as a 16″x20″ limited-edition archival print on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin, this print offers collectors a chance to own a lost treasure from the golden age of pin-up.
About the Model:
Nancy Jo Hadley (1930–2024) was a Los Angeles-born actress and model who rose to prominence in the 1950s after being named Miss Los Angeles. She transitioned from fashion modeling into acting, performing on stage and in numerous television dramas including The Brothers, Highway Patrol, and The Joey Bishop Show. Known for her poised beauty and screen presence, Hadley also appeared in films like Frontier Uprising before retiring from acting in the early 1970s. Her early modeling work, including this rare image captured by Tom Kelley, reveals a confident, glamorous figure at the heart of mid-century American pop culture.
