Dennis Stock
(1928-2010)
In preparation for John F. Kennedy's Presidential Inauguration Ball, Frank Sinatra leaving the Armory after rehearsal, Washington D.C., January, 1961

Gelatin silver print, printed after 2010, Estate stamp on the verso.

image: 12 x 18in. (30.5 x 45.7cm.)
sheet: 16 x 20in. (40.5 x 50.8cm.)

An Important Western Collection

JFK's Presidential Inaugural Ball, held in January 1961 in the National Guard Armory building, Washington, D.C., was a starry affair, featuring performances by many of the top entertainers of the day under the conductorship of Leonard Bernstein. At the top of the bill was Frank Sinatra, shown in this atmospheric shot leaving the auditorium after his rehearsal.

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Dennis Stock
(1928-2010)
In preparation for John F. Kennedy's Presidential Inauguration Ball, Frank Sinatra leaving the Armory after rehearsal, Washington D.C., January, 1961

Gelatin silver print, printed after 2010, Estate stamp on the verso.

image: 12 x 18in. (30.5 x 45.7cm.)
sheet: 16 x 20in. (40.5 x 50.8cm.)

An Important Western Collection

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Dennis Stock
(1928-2010)
In preparation for John F. Kennedy's Presidential Inauguration Ball, Frank Sinatra leaving the Armory after rehearsal, Washington D.C., January, 1961

Dennis Stock
(1928-2010)
In preparation for John F. Kennedy's Presidential Inauguration Ball, Frank Sinatra leaving the Armory after rehearsal, Washington D.C., January, 1961

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Dennis Stock (1928-2010) In preparation for John F. Kennedy's Presidential Inauguration Ball, Frank Sinatra leaving the Armory after rehearsal, Washington D.C., January, 1961

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Dennis Stock (1928-2010) In preparation for John F. Kennedy's Presidential Inauguration Ball, Frank Sinatra leaving the Armory after rehearsal, Washington D.C., January, 1961

Dennis Stock
(1928-2010)
In preparation for John F. Kennedy's Presidential Inauguration Ball, Frank Sinatra leaving the Armory after rehearsal, Washington D.C., January, 1961

Dennis Stock
(1928-2010)
In preparation for John F. Kennedy's Presidential Inauguration Ball, Frank Sinatra leaving the Armory after rehearsal, Washington D.C., January, 1961