Tala Birell for Nagana, for Universal Pictures
Ray Jones, American, 1900 - 1975
1931
Black and white vintage print
Image: 13 9/16 × 10 1/2 in. (34.5 × 26.7 cm)
Sheet: 14 1/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.8 × 27.8 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: The John Kobal Foundation Collection; Purchased through the Mrs. Harvey P. Hood W'18 Fund
2019.57.3991
Geography
Place Made: United States, North America
Period
20th century
Object Name
Photograph
Research Area
Photograph
Not on view
Inscriptions
Verso: Upper left corner, in black ink and graphite on white sticker, "JKF 4876" / Upper center, stamped in purple, "Photo by Ray Jones" / Upper right corner, in blue graphite, "4 Jan [???]" / Upper left, in graphite, "[?]4" / Upper center, stamped in black ink, "Exclusive to your publication This stamp assures you that no other print from this photographic negative will be sent out for a period of 45 days. Help is help you by advising the undersigned of your acceptance or rejection. Your best consideration is always appreciated. Universal Studios Publicity Department Universal City, [CA]" / Upper left, stamped in pink ink, "Leave 4 Pt. Line Around Photo Edge" / Upper left, in blue graphite, "Reverse" / Center left, in graphite, "4 d[??]o" / Center, in blue graphite, "Reverse" / Center right, stamped in pink ink, "Oct 1932" / Center right, stamped in pink ink, "Property of Photoplay Magazine Return to Library" / Center left, in blue graphite, "8 7/8" d" with horizontal lines on either side / Center, stamped in pink ink, "Used Jan 1933" / Lower center, typed in black ink on blue paper, "(Universal Photo) At last! After a year and a half of waiting, Tala Birell, Viennese actress, is given a chance to show her allure in "Nagana", African story of sleeping sickness, being made at Universal City." / Lower center, in blue graphite, "7''[??] including border" / Lower right corner, stamped in black ink, "E3474"
Provenance
John Kobal Foundation Limited, London, England; sold to present collection, 2019.
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