Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 25:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! This collection consists of approximately 18 vintage black-and-white and sepia-toned promotional photographs and publicity stills, primarily dating from the 1940s and early 1950s. The subjects comprise various American mid-century entertainers, including vocal groups, musicians, singers, and comedians. A significant portion of the collection features personal inscriptions and autographs addressed to Jack and Kathy, suggesting a single-owner provenance.
Identified performers and groups include:
– Rufe Davis: One 8×10 portrait inscribed to Jack and Cathy.
– The Tunesmen: Three promotional cards, including one with a handwritten note for Danny and the Tunesmen and another signed by Danny.
– The Hi-Lo Jack and the Dame: One 8×10 group photograph dated 1948.
– Miriam Seabold: One full-length publicity photo featuring a fencing foil.
– The Holloways: One 8×10 photo of a female dance and vocal duo dated September 6, 1947.
– Ruth Webb: One portrait with a humorous inscription and an accompanying identification slip.
– Monty Dandurand (Dandurell): One female portrait.
– The Micelles: A large group photograph taken at Coffee Dan’s restaurant.
– The Siphanas: A quartet photograph signed by Ray, Renee, Marie, and Don.
– Bernie Menc…: A portrait of a man in a top hat.
Several photographs bear the stamps or imprints of notable theatrical photography studios of the era, such as Maurice Seymour (Chicago), John E. Reed (Hollywood), Bruno (Hollywood), and Moss Photo (N.Y.). The lot is accompanied by small handwritten identification slips on cream-colored paper.
Condition report:
The collection is in fair to good vintage condition. Most of the 8x10 prints exhibit significant curling at the edges. Visible tape residue and mounting marks are present on the front and back of several items. General age-related wear is present, including minor creasing, corner bumps, and yellowing. One large group photograph has a significant tear on the left side that has been repaired with tape.
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