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For a few hours tonight , Suzon , the French barmaid in Edouard Manet 's famous "The Bar at the Folies Bergeres " was brought to life in the shape of Coventry brewery worker Rita Froggett . For Rita was "discovered" after a nationwide search for the girl most resembling Manet's barmaid , for the 150th anniversary celebrations of the French champagne firm of Perrier-Jouet . Here Rita stands , appropriately enough , behind a bar at the Cafe Royal during the firm's celebration , while her famous likeness hangs behind her . 17th May 1962

For a few hours tonight , Suzon , the French barmaid in Edouard Manet 's famous "The Bar at the Folies Bergeres " was brought to life in the shape of Coventry brewery worker Rita Froggett . For Rita was "discovered" after a nationwide search for the girl most resembling Manet's barmaid , for the 150th anniversary celebrations of the French champagne firm of Perrier-Jouet . Here Rita stands , ap…

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  • EUFD / TopFoto

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Date

  • 17 May 1962
  • 1962-05-17

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  • Mono Negative