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Lot #974
Ruth Harriet Louise

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Description

First woman photographer active in Hollywood (1903–1940) who ran Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's portrait studio from 1925 to 1930. Rare vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 10.75 portrait of the important photographer, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Miss Minnick, with kind regards to yourself and your father for whom I have great admiration. Ever yours truly, Ruth Harriet Louise, M. G. M. Studio.” Also bears a vertical notation along the left. In very good condition, with moderate contrast to portions of the inscription and signature against the dark background, silvering to borders, and trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #460 - Ended September 16, 2015





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