Phyllis Fraser, for RKO
Ernest Bachrach
1936
Black and white vintage print
Image: 9 5/8 × 7 7/16 in. (24.4 × 18.9 cm)
Sheet: 10 3/16 × 7 15/16 in. (25.8 × 20.2 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: The John Kobal Foundation Collection; Purchased through the Mrs. Harvey P. Hood W'18 Fund
2019.57.3112
Geography
Place Made: United States, North America
Period
20th century
Object Name
Photograph
Research Area
Photograph
Not on view
Inscriptions
Verso: Center, typed in black on white paper, "NY-NN-56. THE LAST STRAW. Phyllis Fraser, dimpled darling of RKO-Radio Pictures, shows that she is very kneesy to look at in this intriguely posed camera study. Our hat's off to you, Phylliis!" / Upper right, stamped in black, "This photograph is from Film Pictorial Files kindly return when used" and "PLEASE RETURN MATERIAL TO: KOBAL COLLECTION 38 DRAYTON COURT LONDON S.W. 10.LC" / Lower left, purple stamp, "This is a Photograph from Radio Pictures By Ernest A. Bachrach credit line in full appreciated"
Provenance
John Kobal Foundation Limited, London, England; sold to present collection, 2019.
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