
The Georgiewas by Manasse

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Bee Jackson (1903–1933) was best known for dancing the Charleston, performed on Broadway, in the Ziegfeld Follies and in London, Vienna, and Paris. Tragically she died following an appendicitis operation at the age of 30.

Studio’s signature “Manassé” in both negatives, “Foto-Salon ‘Manassé'” copyright stamp in red ink, “Wiener Foto-Kurier” agency stamp on the reverse.

Studio’s signature “Manassé Wien” in the negative, with a vintage paper label with typewritten mention “Zensuriert”. “Foto-Salon ‘Manassé'” copyright stamp, “Wiener Foto-Kurier” agency stamp as well as “Ag. Schostal” agency label, and annotated “Studie” in pencil on the reverse.







