The Art of Self-Defence
6 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. press photo.
Verso: Various stamps and annotations, including typed credit line glued on reading "The art of self-defence is drilled into the men. One photo here shows two men practicing ju-jitsu holds, other men boxing."
Price: $28.00
Sale Price: $22.00
Savings: $6.00
Pesticides
9 x 7 in. press photo.
Various stamps and annotations to verso, including label reading "Copyright Jun 16 1986 The Houston [effaced], Photo by Manual M. Chavez", and taped newspaper caption reading, "Thousands of pesticides crowd hardware store shelves, waiting to do war on bugs. But when the fog becomes too much, breathe easy. There is another way."
1986 Halloween Masks
7 x 9 in. press photo.
Detailed info and instruction sheet taped to verso, dated 10/25/86 and with photographer credit to John Voorhees.
Rolling Heels
10 x 8 in. press photo.
Some creasing to edges and corners.
Stamps and annotations to verso, including Cleveland Press stamp and taped caption dated 1/6/67 reading, in part, "ROLLING HEELS. FLORENCE: Roller heels, a revolutionary design in lady's footwear fashion, is introduced, Jan. 6, by Albion of Florence. With wing-like trimmings on top, this shoe is built for the modern maiden on the au-go-go."
Bonnie Lou Williams
8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. publicity photo
Various stamps and annotations to verso, including NBC Photo stamp and Everett Collection sticker. Dated 1944 and identified as Bonnie Lou Williams, who was a singer with Tommy Dorsey's orchestra, among others.
Halloween Masks, 1991
8 x 10 in. press photo.
Stamp and annotations to verso, including date 10-23-91, credit to J. S. Zeedick or Allied Pix Photo for Patriot News Co., and caption "Masks that are available this year for Halloween".
Shoes
10 1/4 x 7 7/8 in. press photo.
Minor wear and discoloration.
Verso: various stamps and annotations, and glued newspaper clipping with caption reading, "The Leather Industries of America say that the barefoot look for spring is exciting in the new light flexible leather combinations, such as this sandal in pale pink with multi-colored strippings." Dated February 18, 1954 and March 17, 1954.
Slow Runners of America
10 x 8 in. press photo.
Staple holes to top right edge.
Stamps to verso from Detroit Free Press, dated October 24, 1976 and October 23, 1978. Credited to Craig Porter.
Burned Boy
8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. press photo of a nun comforting a bandaged burn victim. Newspaper clipping taped to verso dated Dec 4, 1958, plus various annotations and stamps.
Costumed Swingers
8 x 10 1/8 in. press photo.
Verso: credit stamp, glued caption reading (in part), "Costumed Swingers. New York: A young teeny-bopper holds a wing-like prop while dancing with her masked partner to the rock'n roll sounds at New York's Electric Circus discotheque. The nightspot is popular with the teen-age set, who save, drink soda pop and enjoy the psychedelic lighting." Dated 11/3/67.
Moonlight & Pretzels
6 1/2 x 8 3/8 in. photo still.
Verso: "Moonlight & Pretzels / Universal".
Some wear and creasing, minor discoloration to verso.
Moonlight and Pretzels was a 1933 movie musical.
Battle Cry
8 x 10 in. press photo.
Some edge-wear, rippling to top center.
Verso: Various stamps and annotations. Newspaper clipping reading: "Feb 25 1955". Mona Freeman, starring in 'Battle Cry' at the Centre theater, awakens sobbing and screaming from a nightmare in which she dreams that her young marine husband has been mortally wounded. The dramatic, emotional picture is in its third week at the Centre. Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Tab Hunter, Dorothy Malone, Nancy Olson also star in the picture."
Price: $48.00
Sale Price: $34.00
Savings: $14.00
Dog-Gone Please Vote
4 1/4 x 9 in. press photo.
Some rippling. Stamps and annotations to verso, including glued caption reading (in part), "Canine Appeal. New York: Don't dog it on Nov. 4th, Election Day, says this litter of pedigreed cocker spaniels. The seven male and two female puppies are owned by Constance Rushton of New York, and formerly of Yorkshire, England. The canines are ten weeks old... 10-31-52"
Sheer Torture
9 x 7 in. press photo.
Some wear, discoloration, and marks. Various stamps and annotations to verso, including glued caption reading (in part), "SHEER TORTURE. NEW YORK - This is what the stocking tests are supposed to prevent -- the disaster of nylons' going bad just when you're all dressed up for a big date - or even on lesser occasions." Multiple dates, the earliest of which is 9/8/47.
Facial Fashion
10 x 8 in. press photo.
Captioned, "DISTAFF FACIAL FASHION - Here's a new kind of fashion for milady. It's a facial mask designed by Kenneth Battelle, famous as Jacqueline Kennedy's hairdresser. The designer explains the purpose of masks in this way: 'For women on winter evenings, to protect their makeup from the wind and cold, and to add fantasy to their lives.' Masks are custom designed and decorated with jewels, feathers, lacquer and paint... 1963".
Some creasing. Several stamps and annotations to verso.
Botanical Beauties
8 x 6 inch press photo.
Minor wear and rippling. Caption taped to verso reading:
"BOTANICAL BEAUTIES. Model models by any measure, shapely LINDA HOLLOWAY (left) and PAM STRAYER have their own winning way of attracting visitors to Sunken Gardens Botanical centre at St. Petersburg, Florida.
Dressed in provocative bikinis, the girls wiggle their way around the grounds posing amongst tropical plants like Jungle Janes awaiting their Tarzan.
Their presence works wonders, and it is surprising how many males in the area appear to have become interested in botany! Though we strongly suspect that the subject really under study is -- anatomy!"
You Shall Not Kill
10 x 8 in. press photo.
Verso: Various annotations, including "demonstrators outside Federal Bldg., San Francisco" and "John Green Photo". Dated 1-15-91.
These Legs Got Her in Pictures
7 3/4 x 6 3/8 in. press photo.
Creasing to bottom left corner.
Verso: stamps and annotations, including "These legs got her in pictures" and "Pauline Garon's fare [sic] limbs" [in pencil], and date of April 21, 1925.
Egg Examination
9 x 7 1/8 in. press photo.
Some rippling. Various stamps and annotations to verso, with glued caption sheet reading (in part), "Egg Examination. A number of buyers are seen here as they inspect sample crates of eggs of large lots which were placed on sale at the auction..." "NY Mercantile Exchange" written in pencil. Dated May 2, 1939.
Stuffed Husband
8 x 10 in. press photo.
Dated February 14, 1992. Newspaper clipping taped to verso reads "Patricia Kock of Vancouver, Wash., dances with a 'stuffed husband' Thursday at the ninth annual Sweetheart Ball. The ball was held at the Ascension Catholic Church in Southeast Portland."
Southern Santa
7 x 9 1/8 in. press photo.
Some rippling. Various stamps and annotations to verso, including glued caption reading (in part), "Southern Santa. Cypress Gardens, Fla.: Hey, 'sea-horses' and 'seals' -- what's with Santa Claus? Is he off course or has he decided to get away from it all? Don't worry kids. It's just the way Santa makes his rounds down at Cypress Gardens. It's warm down here you know." Dated 12-15-55.
Pearls
7 7/8 x 7 1/8 in. press photo, unevenly trimmed.
Some wear and creasing. Glued caption to verso, reading in part "New York: Seemingly swimming in pearls up to her neck, Sara Thom, models a new look for Spring 1963, in cultured pearl make-up on her lips and eyes. The mounds of cultured pearls surrounding her head was initiated by a photographer to present the make-up with a novel twist for Charles of the Ritz in New York; who makes the cosmetics." Dated 2/14/63.
Dia de los Muertos
8 x 10 in. press photo.
Verso: various stamps and annotations, including dates in 1981 and glued copy of newspaper clipping. Photo credited to Mike McGinnis.
Buttons
10 x 8 in. press photo by John Collier.
Various stamps and annotations to verso, including two dates in 1980. Taped newspaper clipping reads. "HOLD ME CLOSE, HOLD ME TIGHT. Keep your favorite rock star close to your heart by wearing a button with his/her picture on it. At Off The Record, a used record and rock memorabilia store in Dearborn, proprietor Jim McAlpine stocks over 300 buttons with the likes of Frank Zappa, the B52s and the Doors on them. Most are $1, none more than $4..."
Pot is Fun
6 3/4 x 5 in. press photo.
Verso: discoloration from tape, "Jun 23 1970 AM" stamp.
Captioned, "GURU ALLEN GINSBERG, a leading exponent of the hippie philosophy. From Paul Sann's FADS, FOLLIES AND DELUSIONS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. Crown Publishers, Inc. $10.00"
Back Home
9 x 7 1/8 in. press photo.
Minor wear. Various stamps and annotations to verso, including glued caption reading (in part), "Hero's Reward. Elmwood, Ill.: Back home after being discharged from Air Corps because of his age, 16 year old Sgt. Clifford Wherley, a veteran of 21 combat missions over North Africa as turret gunner in a bomber, is caught by neighborhood kids as he and sweetheart Anita Grozier kiss after escaping from welcoming crowd in downtown park.", and dated 8-21-43.
Women's Equality Day
8 x 10 in. press photo.
Info sheet taped to verso crediting photo to David I. Andersen of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. Dated 8/26/82 and captioned, "Barbara Rosengard of S. Euclid registers to vote at the Cleveland Women Working's voter registration rally at E. 9th & Euclid during the lunch hour."
Grave Diggers
7 x 9 in. press photo.
Verso: Various annotations and stamps, typed caption reading "Rev Lawrence Blackburn right and brother Wallace Blackburn dig grave for mother at Lake View Cemetery Cleveland O duringnthe [sic] Grave Diggers ' strike", dated 5-29 '47.
In a Swoon
7 1/8 x 9 in.
Minor rippling, crease to lower left corner.
Verso: "Steffi Nossen's Teen-age Dance Wrok Shop" [sic, typed]. Credit line glued to back dated 5/25/45 reads (in part):
"In a Swoon
With conveniently handy pillows the pajama-clad chorus sinks into a swoon to the dulcet tones of their croon prince"
Price: $54.00
Sale Price: $43.00
Savings: $11.00
Columbus Day Protest, 1991
8 x 10 in. press photo.
Stamps, annotations, and labels to verso, including dates in October 1991 and typed label reading "Protestors at the Columbus monument downtown during the Columbus Day ceremony...... at left are L-R Larry Kellam / Radell Roberts / Randy Squillace." Photo by David Lassman.