CELLULOID-COVERED PLAQUES FEATURING PHOTOS OF NUDE FEMALE MODELS.
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$460.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #196 - Part II
Item numbers 976 though 2670 in auction 196
Value Code:
J/K - $700 to $2,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Lot of five 4.25x6.5" identically made plaques featuring photographs of fully-nude female models. Photographs are under celluloid and over a metal frame with 2-color border and beveled edge. On the reverse is black metal support fixed into vertical position. On the upper edge, plaques have brass link chain to provide method to hang for display. Three feature sepia toned photos, others have more bw tones. c. 1930s. No text on any plaque, front or back. Each plaque's (with exception of one) photo features completely nude female model, exhibiting full-frontal, un-retouched nudity. N. Mint. The only examples known to us. Rare.
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