Swann Galleries - The Vernacular Eye - Sale 2345 - April 17, 2014 - page 126

130
(POP PHOTOGRAPHICA)
Group of 6 graphic novelties, comprising a poster for Frank Sinatra’s film “A Hole in the Head,”
with an original photograph;“An Oriental Dream” (Passed by NewYork Censor), with a photograph
of a flapper-esque woman baring a lot of skin (she’s advertising a penny arcade); a book entitled
“Photo Crimes, 26 Mysteries for You to Solve;” a Japanese stereo vision item, in the original
packaging; a mutascope card; and a photographic record of the maquette for Colton’sVanilla,“Like
Pure Fruit Bottle.” Silver prints, overall sizes from 7x4 to 19x13 inches; the 2 displays mounted to
thick board. 1900-1960s
[400/600]
From the Collection of John Silverstein.
131
(POP PHOTOGRAPHICA)
Two decks of playing cards depicting Marilyn Monroe (from the red velvet session by Tom Kelley);
offset lithograph. Original gilt-pictorial black velvet case measures 8
1
/
2
x3
1
/
2
inches (21.6x8.9 cm.).
Circa 1954
[500/750]
WITH
Hollywood Art Models Key Chains (with peekaboo images of nude women); and set of Key
Chain Charms, with images of nude ladies. 1950s.
From the Collection of John Silverstein.
132
(POP PHOTOGRAPHICA)
Group of 8 European and American photo objects, comprising a hand-stitched box with original
photographs of loving couples and color reproductions ofYugoslavia, a wooden cigar box highlighted
with an albumen photograph of a dancer, and 5 passport-like identity cards of women who were
members of Italy’s Fascist party. Albumen and silver prints, various sizes. 1890s-1960s
[400/600]
WITH
A tin tray highlighted with a picture of the Ford Motor Co. Pavilion fromA Century of Progress
World’s Fair. Overall size 12x17 inches. 1930s.
From the Collection of John Silverstein.
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