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George Wachsteter
T. C. Jones on Broadway in "Mask and Gown"

1957

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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Right On 20.00" x 13.00" illustration board with an image that measure to 14.00" x 10.00." Illustration includes blue to indicate halftone. Caricature by George Wachstster (1911-2006) of Female Impersonator T.C. Jones on Broadway in `Mask and Gown` at the Golden Theatre. Ran 9/10-10/12/1957. Jones impersonated Bette Davis, Tallulah Bankhead, Mae West, Judy Holliday, Marilyn Monroe, Katharine Hepburn and Ethel Merman, and would reveal his bald head as a topper at the end of the show. GW has made a note at top in 1991 saying the editor ordered the black background. Probably for the New York Journal American. Includes press photo and flyer.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1957
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Minor soiling, edge notations.
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23671stDibs: LU38436223562

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