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George Wachsteter
Ole Olsen & Chick Johnson in " Hellz-a-Splashin Aqua Festival"

1959

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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right On 15.00" x 20.00" illustration board, with image that measures to 11.25" x 13.75." Includes original clipping. Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for June 24, 1959 premiere of Ole Olsen & Chic Johnson in `Hellz-a-Splashin Aqua Festival` at Flushing Meadows Ampitheatre. A water-themed variation of their outrageously zany and dynamic Broadway musical comedy revues such as `Hellzapoppin` (1938-41), show was produced by veteran circus promoter George A. Hamid. Also featured in show were several singers, high-diving stars, bathing beauties and leggy dancers. This was the team`s last major show together before Chic Johnson died in 1962.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1959
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Edge soiling.
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23751stDibs: LU38436224542

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