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Sat, Dec 16, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Dec 17, 2017 11:00AM EST
Lot 368

Outstanding Scrapbook of Kolar Photographs, Letters, and Ephemera.

Estimate: $900 - $1,200

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Kolar, Betty Jane. Outstanding Scrapbook of Kolar Photographs, Letters, and Ephemera. 1920s—30s. Maroon leatherette album, 15 leaves, containing approximately 40 pieces, laid down or loose, including: 8 x 10” images of Betty Jane, two colorized; portrait of Hazel and Joseph Kolar (Hazel shown blindfolded), snapshots and clippings with Howard Thurston at Erlanger Theatre (see also Lot 403), two photos of Dorny (dressed as Santa Claus) with Kolar onstage; photo of Kolar with Sattish Ghose (“of Calcutta…[showing] some deep secrets of Hindoo Magic”); photo with actor Taylor Holmes (with ticket to “Salt Water”); original gelatin reproduction photos of Society of Osiris TLS from Thomas Worthington III and two of Kolar’s diplomas/membership certificates; Joseph Kolar M.U.M. membership card signed by Eugene Laurant; other snapshots, program and newspaper clippings, and more. Nice Lot.

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