Ann Harding for Holiday, for Pathé
Russell Ball, American, 1891 - 1942
1930
Black and white vintage print
Image: 13 3/8 × 10 3/8 in. (34 × 26.3 cm)
Sheet: 13 3/8 × 10 3/8 in. (34 × 26.3 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: The John Kobal Foundation Collection; Purchased through the Mrs. Harvey P. Hood W'18 Fund
2019.57.4204
Geography
Place Made: United States, North America
Period
20th century
Object Name
Photograph
Research Area
Photograph
Not on view
Inscriptions
Verso: Upper center, stamped in green ink, "Photo Credit Russell Ball" / Center, typed in black ink on tan paper, affixed, "Perhaps it was symbolical that Ann Harding should recently have been chosen Queen of the Fiesta which celebrated the 149th anniversary of Los Angeles, for Public Opinion had already crowned her 'Queen of the Talkies' since her recent performance in 'Holiday'. Miss Harding is shown wearing the robe and crown in which she appeared at the Fiesta Ceremonies." / Lower right corner, stamped in red ink, "Property of Photoplay Magazine Return to Library" and, in graphite, "10-7-30"
Provenance
John Kobal Foundation Limited, London, England; sold to present collection, 2019.
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