Fourteen Original Photos Many w/ Notations of Bing Crosby, Bob Hope & Frank Sinatra at Golf Tournament in Los Angeles
A collection of fourteen vintage black-and-white silver gelatin snapshots capturing a celebrity golf tournament in Los Angeles, California, during the mid-20th century features several prominent entertainers of the era engaged in the event, interacting with spectators, and posing on the course.
Contemporary handwritten notations in blue and red ink appear on the reverse of several prints. Readable inscriptions include: Bob and Bing, Bill Lundigen, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope (with a tooth ache), Jack Carson and Wayne Morris, Frank Sinatra arriving in helicopter, Buddy Rogers, Bob Hope, Helicopter that brought Frank Sinatra to golf course, and Golf tournament in L.A..
A printed black mark reading 10 appears on the reverse of three photographs. A printed mark 148 is found on the reverse of three prints, while 367 is visible on two others, and 751 appears on one. Additional miscellaneous numerical notations such as 487 and 5 are also present. The reverse of several prints bears a faint, repeating translucent manufacturer watermark reading VELOX. The subject matter documents the arrival of a helicopter on the grounds, candid moments between the stars and fans, and individual portraits of the celebrities in golf attire. 3 1/2" x 6".
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