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Natacha Rambova's Personal Archive

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Natacha Rambova's Personal Archive
<B>Natacha Rambova's "Arts Monthly Pictorial Magazine" and Programs for Paul Whiteman's Orchestra and the Play "The Miracle."</B></I> From Rambova's own archive come these artifacts from the 1920s. First, <I>Edwin Bower Hesser's Arts Monthly Pictorial</B></I> from October 1926, with 48 pages of the famed photographer's semi-nude photographs of showgirls from the Ziegfeld Follies, Earl Carroll's Vanities and Hollywood (including a full page shot of scantily clad cult favorite Louise Brooks). Second, a deluxe program for Paul Whiteman's 1924-1925 transcontinental concert tour, with color cover and 21 pages devoted to Whiteman and his orchestra. Third, a 7" x 10" 48-page program for the Los Angeles production of the famous religious stage extravaganza <I>The Miracle,</B></I> with several pages of religious iconic art, great ads (including one for the Garden of Allah Hotel), the ticket order form with the Shrine Auditorium seating chart and a newspaper clipping about the unpaid actors in <I>The Miracle</B></I> attacking the box office for their salary! Fourth and finally, a stunning, 9" x 12" 40-page souvenir program for <I>The Miracle,</B></I> with color cover of religious stained-glass window, beautiful color reproductions of famed designer Norman Bel-Geddes' work, history of play, stories on Max Reinhardt and the play's creative staff, full-page "sectional view" of the mechanism that operated "the Miracle" itself, and much more. Wonderful examples of 1920s art and programs, and a peek into Rambova's personal tastes -- all in Excellent condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)