Concept Gallery
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April 27, 2024 Live Auction

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 332

Charles Teenie Harris Photograph Gay Ninettes Club

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Harris, Charles (Teenie) (American/Pittsburgh, 1908-1998), Group portrait in Greene Hearth for Gay Ninettes Club Fashion Show, taken May 1955, printed shortly after, stamped Photo by Harris PE 1-1110 MU 3-2000 on the verso, 8 x 10 inches, unframed. Teenie Harris photos that were printed around the same time that they were taken are rare. The women in the photo have been identified as Doris Griffin, Luela Perkins, Mary Ann Woods, Mary Jean Shipmon, Lois Weaver Watson, Lorraine Wets, and Wilma Griffin, Doris Griffin, Linda Lewis and Dolores Lynch. This image can be viewed as accession number 2001.35.43608 in the Carnegie Museum of Art's archive of Harris' photography.

Condition

In good condition, apart from slight creasing throughout and a 3/4-inch tear to the center of the right edge. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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