B+W inscribed photo of Frank Sinatra on Bergenline Ave.(?), W.N.Y., NJ., n.d., ca. 1940-1942.
Entry/Object ID
2015.031.0001
Description
Black-and-white inscribed photograph of Frank Sinatra on Bergenline Ave.(?), West New York, NJ., no date, circa 1940-1942.
Contemporary 3-1/4" x 4-1/2" high print. Photographer not indicated. (Accompanied by two documents re authenticity.)
Inscribed in blue ink fountain pen on front: Sincerely, Frank Sinatra.
Autographed in ink on back:
Buddy Rich
Jo Stafford
View is of a young Sinatra in foreground probably leaving shop being trailed by fans. West New York name appears on the awning to the right, but street location is unknown. None of the other people are identified.
Because of the Rich and Stafford signatures on the back and Sinatra's youthful appearance, it can be considered that this photo and inscription are from Sinatra's period with the Tommy Dorsey band. Rich was the Dorsey band drummer. Stafford was a member of the vocal group, The Pier Pipers, who provided back-up vocals for Sinatra and other featured singers until she became a featured soloist in this era.
A fan's treasured memento as indicated by the loving, but well-worn condition.
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souvenir / autograph / memorabilia / celebrity / musicians / music
Acquisition
Accession
2015.031
Source or Donor
Purchase
Acquisition Method
Purchase
Credit Line
Museum Collections.
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1940 - 1942
Place
Location
West New York
Notes
Date: 1940-1942
Dimensions
Height
4-1/2 in
Width
3-1/4 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2015-05-29
