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1950s Showgirl Backstage Hair Styling – Graphic House NYC Press Photo:
$250.00
1950s Showgirl Backstage Hair Styling – Graphic House NYC Press PhotoDescription:
Original 1950s backstage press photograph distributed by Graphic House, Inc., New York. A showgirl prepares for her performance while assisted by a Black stylist in a dressing‑room setting — a rare, candid glimpse of mid‑century entertainment life. The image captures the professional intimacy and artistry behind stage glamour typical of the Latin Quarter or Copacabana revues.Stamped on verso with the Graphic House copyright and catalog number 5164.Silver‑gelatin print measuring 8 × 10 inches, in Excellent – condition, showing only standard age toning consistent with its era.
History:
I acquired a box of original Irving Klaw and other mid‑century pin‑up photographs about twenty years ago at the Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market. Among that remarkable find, this image stands out as a vivid piece of American burlesque history — a backstage moment captured just before the lights came up, preserving the era’s artistry and cultural texture right before your eyes.
Pricing Rationale:
While automated pricing tools often suggest low values for vintage photographs, this 1950s Graphic House press print is a documented, agency‑stamped original with strong historical and social significance. Its subject — a showgirl being styled backstage by a Black hairdresser — represents a rare, authentic glimpse of mid‑century entertainment culture. Comparable stamped press photos from Madison Avenue agencies typically sell in the $225–$325 range. This listing reflects its provenance, condition, and collector appeal.
Keywords: authentic press print, 1950s showgirl, backstage photo, burlesque, Latin Quarter, Copacabana, New York revue, Graphic House, Madison Avenue, entertainment history, press photo, vintage photograph, racial integration, beauty stylist, silver gelatin, mid‑century glamour, collectible photo, theater publicity, showgirl photography,
Ships flat in a hardstock mailer, protected in an archival sleeve, and insured for full value.
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