Hollywood, Pop Culture, & Collectibles
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 73
From Farm to Fame. New York: Ritchey Litho Corp, 1922.
Estimate: $600 - $800
Unsold
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From Farm to Fame. New York: Ritchey Litho Corp, 1922. One-sheet poster for this humorous documentary short about Corliss Palmer, who won a magazine-sponsored beauty contest, judged by Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish and Hope Hampton (all of whom are featured in the poster). Sight approximately 40 1/2 x 26 1/2". Framed under plexiglass. Frame size approximately 43 x 29". Rare.
Palmer went on to make numerous films.
Condition
Folded, 3 horizontal folds visible, some occasional color correction to a few folds, several areas of apparent tape lightening at margins, light soiling, a few short marginal tears. B/B-. Not examined out of frame.
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