Middleton, Velma. (1917-1961). Two Signed Photographs. Stupendous original doubleweight concert photograph of the American jazz vocalist who performed with Louis Armstrong from 1942 until her death, boldly signed and inscribed in blue ink and in fine condition. Sold together with an earlier original photograph of her performing on stage, this one signed very lightly in the lower corner (barely visible) and with significant chips and tears around the edges. Both 8 x 10 inches.
From the collection of Nat Singerman, a professional photographer and co-owner of Character Arts Photo Studio in Cleveland, Ohio during the 1940's and 1950's. During this period he met and befriended many jazz legends who performed at clubs in and around Cleveland and Chicago He took many photographs of performances as well as numerous candid shots taken backstage. He also hosted jam sessions and dinners at his studio where other images from the archive were shot.
Middleton, Velma. (1917-1961). Two Signed Photographs. Stupendous original doubleweight concert photograph of the American jazz vocalist who performed with Louis Armstrong from 1942 until her death, boldly signed and inscribed in blue ink and in fine condition. Sold together with an earlier original photograph of her performing on stage, this one signed very lightly in the lower corner (barely visible) and with significant chips and tears around the edges. Both 8 x 10 inches.
From the collection of Nat Singerman, a professional photographer and co-owner of Character Arts Photo Studio in Cleveland, Ohio during the 1940's and 1950's. During this period he met and befriended many jazz legends who performed at clubs in and around Cleveland and Chicago He took many photographs of performances as well as numerous candid shots taken backstage. He also hosted jam sessions and dinners at his studio where other images from the archive were shot.