Antedating dumb blondes

[Sam Clements]

Were blondes "dumb" before Anita Loos wrote "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" in
1925?



OED has 1936 for "dumb blonde."  RHDAS has "dizzy blonde" from 1878.

>From The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, IL. June 23, 1930 p.10

"...and a comedy, Deaf, Dumb, and Blonde."

>From The Elyria, OH. Chronicle Telegram, June 4, 1932, p. 12---
"Well, Let's Go Over the Whole thing Once More" Said The  Musical Director,
Directing His Glance at the Dumb Blonde in the Front Row.