1920s Framed Contortionist Photo throwaway bottle To keep the patina

To keep the patina

which is not commonly seen

it became even more important for women to have a personal reminder of their loved ones

the use of casket plaques began to gain popularity in North America

1920s Framed Contortionist Photo throwaway bottle To keep the patinaA captivating bending beauty wonderfully captured mid twist is the titillating subject of this fabulous gelatin silver photograph. Dating to the late 1920s early 1930s, this original 8 x 10 photo comes framed in a gorgeous reverse painted Art Deco frame. We believe the name of the performer is written on the back of this photograph in the upper left corner, but unfortunately we cannot make it out. Many contortionists of this era worked the vaudeville