HAWKSHAW HAWKINS & JEAN SHEPARD 1956 GRAND OLE OPRY CONCERT POSTER.
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Winning Bid:
$162.25
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
22-1/8x28.25" thin cardboard poster for Sept. 2, 1956 concert that took place at Himmelreich's Grove in Womelsdorf, PA featuring "6 Ft. 6 Of Personality" Hawkshaw Hawkins and Jean Shepard (misspelled "Jean Shepherd"), who would later go on to marry Hawkins in 1960. Hawkins was killed in the plane crash that claimed the life of fellow country musician Patsy Cline in 1963. Both Hawkins and Shepard are featured in photos on poster alongside "Miss America Beauty Contestant" Judy Lynn, who was crowned Miss Idaho in 1955 and was also a country singer, as noted by her dual photos. Poster also notes Pat Kelly and Band as performers. Poster was printed by Posters Inc. of Philadelphia, PA and shows moderate corner tip wear w/.25" corner chip at upper right and lower left corner reattached w/brown paper tape on reverse. VG overall.
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