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George Wachsteter
Morey Amsterdam as Featured Host of "Elliot Murphy's Aqua Show"

1956

$500
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CA$700.41
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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Left On 13.50" x 20.00" illustration board with the image measuring to 9.00" x 13.25." Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Morey Amsterdam as featured host of the 12th annual `Elliot Murphy`s Aqua Show` at the Flushing Meadow Ampitheatre, on Long Island. This edition of the spectacular water-themed musical review commenced June 19, 1956 and featured tumblers `Wells and the Four Fays`, plus the Forseitz-Mendes troupe of wire walkers. Show also featured (not shown) diving champions Whitey Hart & Ruth Lund, and aquatic comedian Lou Varronne. For the New York World-Telegram and Sun, clipping included.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1956
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Minor soiling.
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23701stDibs: LU38436223742

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