Authentic Japanese kite section hand-painted on rice paper. Depicts medieval Japanese characters. Frame measures 17 1/2" x 23" in size, matted image measures 12"x17" inches. It is framed with an acid-free mat. The condition is Very Good, with no tears, holes or dirt.
Photo is inscribed to Mrs Schellhase and signed and dated Dec 39 by Mr Horton in ink. Condition is Very Good with moderate fading to the ink and some old cellophane tape stuck to the back. Schellhase's Restaurant in Baltimore MD, owned by C H Otto Schellhase and Frieda Schellhase, operated from 1924 to 1980 and is "remembered for its heavy draperies and even heavier food." H.L. Mencken made it famous as the meeting place for his Saturday Night club. Mencken's influence led many in the world of the arts to gather there. Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullivan were married in Baltimore in 1931 and had their reception at Schellhase's. Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne ate there every night while touring in "The Taming of the Shrew." The walls of Schellhase's gave testimony to its popularity with theatre types, being covered in signed photos of the many Broadway and Hollywood performers who stopped there in the 1930s, '40s, '50s and into the 1960s. -Shelved in Schellhase binder [consignment].
Photo is inscribed to Mrs Schellhase and signed by Miss Gish in ink. Condition is Very Good with little fading and some paper tape stuck to the back. Schellhase's Restaurant in Baltimore MD, owned by C H Otto Schellhase and Frieda Schellhase, operated from 1924 to 1980 and is "remembered for its heavy draperies and even heavier food." H.L. Mencken made it famous as the meeting place for his Saturday Night club. Mencken's influence led many in the world of the arts to gather there. Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullivan were married in Baltimore in 1931 and had their reception at Schellhase's. Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne ate there every night while touring in "The Taming of the Shrew." The walls of Schellhase's gave testimony to its popularity with theatre types, being covered in signed photos of the many Broadway and Hollywood performers who stopped there in the 1930s, '40s, '50s and into the 1960s. -Shelved in Schellhase binder [consignment].
This show was on it's "Prior to Broadway" run, but it apparently never made it to the Great White Way. This was Miss Pitts' first stage role, and she did star in two other shows that made it to Broadway, "Ramshckle Inn" which enjoyed some moderate success with a 6-month run in 1944, and "The Bat" which closed after 23 performances in 1953. The problem appeared to have been the choice of material rather than the performers. Condition of the photo is Good, with a sharp, bright image, but some fading to the ink. Condition of the program is Good, with folds and wear. Schellhase's Restaurant in Baltimore MD, owned by C H Otto Schellhase and Frieda Schellhase, operated from 1924 to 1980 and is "remembered for its heavy draperies and even heavier food." H.L. Mencken made it famous as the meeting place for his Saturday Night club. Mencken's influence led many in the world of the arts to gather there. Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullivan were married in Baltimore in 1931 and had their reception at Schellhase's. Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne ate there every night while touring in "The Taming of the Shrew." The walls of Schellhase's gave testimony to its popularity with theatre types, being covered in signed photos of the many Broadway and Hollywood performers who stopped there in the 1930s, '40s, '50s and into the 1960s. -Shelved in Schellhase binder [consignment].
This heavily retouched 8x10 photo of the Lunts dining with Lawrence Farrell, their acting company manager, may have been taken at Schellhase's restaurant in Baltimore MD. The photo is inscribed to the Schellhases and probably dates from the preview tour of "Taming of the Shrew when the Lunts dined there every night they were in Baltimore. The photo, mounted to stiff cardboard, is in Fair to Good condition with very faded ink. The inscription and signatures are readable if you hold it to the light at the right angle. Schellhase's Restaurant in Baltimore MD, owned by C H Otto Schellhase and Frieda Schellhase, operated from 1924 to 1980 and is "remembered for its heavy draperies and even heavier food." H.L. Mencken made it famous as the meeting place for his Saturday Night club. Mencken's influence led many in the world of the arts to gather there. Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullivan were married in Baltimore in 1931 and had their reception at Schellhase's. Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne ate there every night while touring in "The Taming of the Shrew." The walls of Schellhase's gave testimony to its popularity with theatre types, being covered in signed photos of the many Broadway and Hollywood performers who stopped there in the 1930s, '40s, '50s and into the 1960s. -Shelved in Schellhase binder [consignment].
Probably from Macbeth, in which she starred with Maurice Evans from 1941-1942 and which stopped in Baltimore MD during its pre-Broadway run. The 8x10" photo is signed and inscribed to Mrs "Schellhause." The photo is in Very Good condition, with moderate fading to the image and the ink. Schellhase's Restaurant in Baltimore MD, owned by C H Otto Schellhase and Frieda Schellhase, operated from 1924 to 1980 and is "remembered for its heavy draperies and even heavier food." H.L. Mencken made it famous as the meeting place for his Saturday Night club. Mencken's influence led many in the world of the arts to gather there. Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullivan were married in Baltimore in 1931 and had their reception at Schellhase's. Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne ate there every night while touring in "The Taming of the Shrew." The walls of Schellhase's gave testimony to its popularity with theatre types, being covered in signed photos of the many Broadway and Hollywood performers who stopped there in the 1930s, '40s, '50s and into the 1960s. -Shelved in Schellhase binder [consignment].
Dame Flora Robson, famed mainstay character actress in London, Broadway and Hollywood from the 1920's to 1969, seen here in a nice 5x7 portrait, signed and inscribed to Mrs S[c]hellhase. The photo is in Very Good condition, with moderately faded ink, and some old cellophane and paper tape on the back. Schellhase's Restaurant in Baltimore MD, owned by C H Otto Schellhase and Frieda Schellhase, operated from 1924 to 1980 and is "remembered for its heavy draperies and even heavier food." H.L. Mencken made it famous as the meeting place for his Saturday Night club. Mencken's influence led many in the world of the arts to gather there. Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullivan were married in Baltimore in 1931 and had their reception at Schellhase's. Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne ate there every night while touring in "The Taming of the Shrew." The walls of Schellhase's gave testimony to its popularity with theatre types, being covered in signed photos of the many Broadway and Hollywood performers who stopped there in the 1930s, '40s, '50s and into the 1960s. -Shelved in Schellhase binder [consignment].
Hamden: Archon Books, 1967. Reprint Edition. Octavo; VG-; hardcover; bound in red cloth, gilt lettering; boards strong, very minor edgewear, minor rubbing on fore corners and spine edges, bumping on spine head edge, erased penciling on front end paper; text block has light foxing on exterior edges; shelved art - artist biography; xx, 318pp.
Morton Downey, known as "The Irish Nightingale" was a popular singer from the 1920s to the 1950s. Signed and inscribed to Schellhase's, he probably stopped at the restaurant during a tour date in Baltimore MD in the 1930s. The photo is in Fine condition, with little or no fading to the image and the ink, and four small pieces of cello tape on the back. Schellhase's Restaurant in Baltimore MD, owned by C H Otto Schellhase and Frieda Schellhase, operated from 1924 to 1980 and is "remembered for its heavy draperies and even heavier food." H.L. Mencken made it famous as the meeting place for his Saturday Night club. Mencken's influence led many in the world of the arts to gather there. Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullivan were married in Baltimore in 1931 and had their reception at Schellhase's. Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne ate there every night while touring in "The Taming of the Shrew." The walls of Schellhase's gave testimony to its popularity with theatre types, being covered in signed photos of the many Broadway and Hollywood performers who stopped there in the 1930s, '40s, '50s and into the 1960s. -Shelved in Schellhase binder [consignment].
This winsome cuties is Marjorie Lord, best known to Baby-Boomers as Kathy Williams on "Make Room for Daddy," who had a career in Hollywood and Broadway and is still with us. This photo, dating from the 1930s, hung on the wall in Schellhase's Restaurant, probably from a touring show or a preview for "The Old Maid," which was staged in 1935. Condition is Very Good with little fading and moderate age-toning. Schellhase's Restaurant in Baltimore MD, owned by C H Otto Schellhase and Frieda Schellhase, operated from 1924 to 1980 and is "remembered for its heavy draperies and even heavier food." H.L. Mencken made it famous as the meeting place for his Saturday Night club. Mencken's influence led many in the world of the arts to gather there. Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullivan were married in Baltimore in 1931 and had their reception at Schellhase's. Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne ate there every night while touring in "The Taming of the Shrew." The walls of Schellhase's gave testimony to its popularity with theatre types, being covered in signed photos of the many Broadway and Hollywood performers who stopped there in the 1930s, '40s, '50s and into the 1960s. -Shelved in Schellhase binder [consignment].
London: B. T. Batsford Ltd, 1978. Octavo; VG/VG/ Hardcover; military green spine with yellow text; dust jacket has moderate marks; boards are strong and clean; text block is moderately age toned but clean; 305p.
London England: Merrell Holberton Publishers Ltd, 1995. Hardback Exhibit Catalog. Quarto; VG+/VG; Spine is red w/ white text; DJ is slightly rubbed, with a very tiny amount of wear at the corner tips and above the spine ends; The Boards are very clean and strong; The very beautiful text block is clean and tight and filled with Color and b/w illustrations of Copley's work; pp.182.
Bologna: Nuova Alfa Editoriale, 1985. first. Quarto; VG-/VG-; White spine with black text; Dust jacket has shelfwear and some slight discolorations; foxing on top fore edge;Board is strong slight discoloration and foxing; Italian text; pp 209. Shelved Arts - Renaissance & Italian [Oversized book. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates].
Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia Museum of Art/Tate Gallery, 1981. US Paperback Edition. Qto. VG/ - no DJ. shades of green/teal an ivory illustrate smooth spine with ivory titling, wraps cover is fully pictorial green/white with ivory/yellow polar bear, with centered bold black title. rear glossy panel show brown tonal discoloration upon a sea foam green rear. edgewear and small wrinkles to some of softcover perimeter, gently thumbed corners and mildly abraded at tip and tail. ripples and wrinkles, creasing mostly affects the rear softcover. 158 plates, with much text detail, illustrate the textblock layout in one or two columns, with rich color and b/w numbered plates. 224 pp. ISBN # 0876330448 ART (UK/ British).
Potsdam, Germany: h.f. ullman, 2010. Small Quarto; VG+/VG-; Navy spine with yellow test; Dust jacket has quarter inch tear at head of spine, price sticker residue, overall clean and strong; Covers show rubbing at head and tail of spine, strong and clean; Text is clean and unmarked; 480pp. Shelve Arts Ancient.
New York, NY: HARPER & ROW, 1979. First. Octavo in cloth; VG+/no DJ; spine black with gold letters; boards very strong and clean; some foxing on upper and inside edges; text and drawings impeccable; pp. 286.
