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Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
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This diverse sale - made up of fine, vintage, and vernacular photographs - will focus closely on the snapshot. Once considered mere "fabrics of yesteryear," these fleeting images have been recently reclaimed by the collecting community, and appreciated for their candid, historical, and visual depth. But all genres of photographs will be represented, with featured lots to include space and NASA material, sideshow cabinet cards, fine art photos, and vernacular works of all types.
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Lot 350

Group of Vintage Burlesque / Pin-Up Photographs (c. 1950s)

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

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Group of Vintage Burlesque / Pin-Up Photographs. Circa 1950s. Approximately 8 original black-and-white photographs depicting mid-century burlesque dancers and pin-up models in staged studio and backstage settings. The images show performers in classic poses—some seated or reclining in dressing room interiors with visible props such as chairs, bottles, and vanity lighting, others captured mid-performance in theatrical costume with curtains and stage backdrops. Several photographs feature multiple models together, suggesting rehearsal or promotional scenes. Period handwritten identifications appear on the versos, including names such as “Marie Harlow,” “Brandy Jones,” and others, likely identifying performers. The photographs exhibit a cohesive aesthetic consistent with 1950s glamour and burlesque photography, with strong lighting and composed studio arrangements.

Each 8 x 10".

Condition

Two prints show noticeable creasing, with additional light wear, handling marks, and minor surface soiling throughout.

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