Nicknames of the States

Nicknames of the States, 1884, advertising poster, by W. Mackwitz, released by H. W. Hill & Co.

The Ape and the Idiot

Advertising poster for The Ape and the Idiot & Other People, 1897, by Anna Whelan Betts, American, 1873-1959.  The Ape the Idiot & Other People, short stories by William Chambers Morrow, American, 1854-1923.

Mata Hari

Mata Hari, born Margaretha Zelle, Dutch, actress, dancer, spy, 1876-1917.  Photographer unknown.

Cash For Your Cars

Cash For Your Cars, San Francisco, 1939, by John Gutmann, American, born Germany, 1905-1998.

Ella Raines

Portrait of Ella Raines, 1947, by Man Ray, American, born Emmanuel Radnitzky, painter, photographer, 1890-1976.  Ella Raines, American, actress, 1920-1988.

Suzy Parker

Portrait of Suzy Parker, 1950, by Nina Leen, American born Russia, exact date of birth unknown, thought to be between 1909 and 1914-1995.  Suzy Parker, born Cecilia Ann Renee Parker, American, model, actress, 1932-2003.

Lauren Bacall

Portrait of Lauren Bacall, 1945, by Nina Leen, American, born Russia, exacte date of birth unknown, thought to be between 1909 and 1914-1995.  Lauren Bacall, born Betty Joan Perske, American, model, actress, 1924-2014.