VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH, KALOMA
embossed titled KALOMA, and embossed l.r. COPYRIGHT 1914-P.N.CO., 12" by 5.25", framed under glass
A long history and theory/legend regarding this photo refers to the woman as Josie Earp, the wife of Wyatt Earp.
From a Winchester, MA home.
In 1914 a image of a beautiful young woman, titled Kaloma, boldly posing for the camera in a sheer gauze peignoir became popular. It was originally produced as an art print. The image, considered risqué at that time, was immenselypopular and sold well. Also in 1914, the image appeared on the cover of "Kaloma, Valse Hesitante (Hesitation Waltz)" composed by Gire Goulineaux and published by the Cosmopolitan Music Publishing Co., 1367-69 Broadway, New York. Kaloma's popularity continued as she became a pinup during WW I, and appeared after the war on post cards. After discrete airbrushing darkened her peignoir, Kaloma appeared in other popular advertising.
Estimate: $500 - $700
Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 208 : VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH, KALOMA
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