[FASHION - BEAUTY]. A group of 60 items, highlighted by photographs of fashionable subjects, some by Shotski Jones, images of the Sapphire Girls, and Miss Black Universe program.

8 silver gelatin photographs, 8 3/4 x 10 in., capturing events hosted by African American female social organizations as well as other outings and galas, ca 1950s (toning, occasional spotting, light edge and corner wear). Two photographs are credited to H.S. Rhoden of Chicago, IL, the first showing a group of Black women dressed in fancy white gowns, standing around a table with refreshments. A "Modelites" sign is displayed on the wall behind the group. Second photograph features a group of well-dressed women, including the "Sapphires Queen for a Day," who is seated at center wearing a crown and robe. Two additional photographs of the fashionable "Sapphire Girls" are included, one of which is credited to Cleodia H. Lyles, Chicago, IL. The remaining images lack a studio imprint.

[With:] 51 silver gelatin photographs, including several "samples" and "proofs" of African American subjects ranging in size from 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. to 4 x 5 in. (toning, occasional spotting, some with surface residue, edge wear). Eight proof photographs include the verso ink stamp of Shotski Jones Studio, Trenton, NJ. Jones was a well-known African American photographer operating out of Trenton, and a collection of his photographs are held at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

[Also with:] The First Annual Miss Black Universe, Northern California Pageant Finals. Beautiful, Young, Gifted, and Black. Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA. 27 July 1979. 8 1/2 x 11 in. program plentifully illustrated with photographs of the contestants and celebrity guest judges, as well as advertisements for local businesses including Kenny Hall International "Cosmetics for Black Women" (light wear).

Together, 60 items.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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American Historical Ephemera and Photography, Featuring African Americana

[FASHION - BEAUTY]. A group of 60 items, highlighted by photographs of fashionable subjects, some by Shotski Jones, images of the Sapphire Girls, and Miss Black Universe program.

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