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AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL 1910s–1920s FLAPPER ERA THEATRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS – LOT OF 3 – NOT REPRODUCTIONS
Offered is a collection of three authentic original early 20th-century black-and-white theatrical glamour photographs, believed to date from approximately the 1910s–1920s.
These are ORIGINALGENUINE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS — NOT MODERN REPRINTS, COPIES, OR REPRODUCTIONS.
The portraits feature women in elaborate period hairstyles, decorative headpieces, and theatrical fashions reminiscent of the Ziegfeld Follies, vaudeville, and early Broadway revue performers.
Two photographs bear original handwritten personal inscriptions signed “Mai” and addressed to “Kitt.”,although the identity of the performer has not been established.
Photograph Details
Photograph 1 – 7 × 9.5 inches (Left)
Original vintage black-and-white portrait.
Appears to be a silver gelatin photographic print on textured paper.
Exhibits noticeable silver mirroring, creating a metallic sheen across portions of the image.
No identifying inscription.
Photograph 2 – 8 × 10 inches (Right)
Original vintage theatrical glamour portrait.
Bears the handwritten inscription: “To Kitt, heaps of love, Mai.”
Period photographic print with age-related wear.
Features an embossed photographer's identification for E. G. Gairing & Co., 128 N. LaSalle St., Chicago.
Photograph 3 – 8 × 6 inches (Bottom)
Original vintage theatrical portrait.
Bears a handwritten personal inscription from “Mai” to “Kit.”
Features an embossed photographer's identification for E. G. Gairing & Co., 128 N. LaSalle St., Chicago.
Small tear at the bottom right corner.
Condition
All three photographs are original vintage items showing age-related wear consistent with their apparent age. The backside of two of the photos have paper remnants from being glued into a photo album.
Condition includes surface marks, discoloration, spotting, edge and corner wear, and handling wear. The 7 × 9.5-inch photograph exhibits pronounced silver mirroring. The smallest photograph has a small tear at the bottom right corner.
Please examine all photographs closely for exact condition.
Historical and Collectible Interest
These photographs represent the glamour and theatrical portraiture of the early 20th century, when vaudeville, musical revues, silent films, and flapper-era entertainment were flourishing.
The handwritten inscriptions and embossed Chicago studio identification add historical interest.
The women have not been positively identified, and no direct association with the Ziegfeld Follies or a particular theatrical production is claimed. The inscriptions have not been independently authenticated.
IMPORTANT: These are believed to be authentic original period photographic prints, NOT contemporary reproductions or modern decorative reprints.
Sold as one lot of three photographs, exactly as pictured.
