1964 Press Photo Sign of laughing bear and the three kings in Bern, Switzerland

Brigitte Bardot thinks miniatures of the signs make interesting pins. She chose this laughing bear and a flying pig for reproduction. The bear, made in 1740, belongs to the Bern historical museum. The actress saw the museum pieces while visiting her sister, Mijanou, who lives in Gstaad. Sign of the Three Kings, hanging above a bakery in Appenzell, is on of several which inspired paintings for the apartments of Princess Marischkine, continental society leader. She had the signs copied on canvas.

Photo is dated 1964.

Photo measures 9.75 x 7.5 inches.