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1920s Manning & Class Tightrope Vaudeville Duo in Mid-Act Performance RPPC Photo
$44.54
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Description
Dramatic real photo postcard featuring a member of the vaudeville duo Manning & Class performing on a tightrope, captured mid-act while tossing an object during a choreographed routine. Issued as promotional material, the photo is stamped on the back with the team’s name. Manning & Class toured from at least 1921 through 1940, performing in top venues including the Orpheum circuit, NYC’s Music Hall, and international stages such as Tivoli Gardens (Copenhagen) and Flora Varietébühne (Hamburg). Their act featured tight-wire performance, theatrical costumes, and dynamic movement.
A striking and uncommon image from the golden age of live variety entertainment.
– Original RPPC (real photo postcard)
– Performer on tightrope mid-act in elaborate costume
– Stamped on back: “MANNING & CLASS”
– Divided back with faint AZO-style postcard lines
– Unused; no writing
– Size: 5.5 x 3.5 inches
– Circa 1920s
– Glossy finish; very good condition with light surface wear
A rare vaudeville promotional image with confirmed historical provenance.
Condition
This vintage RPPC is in very good condition. It has some staining in the lower right corner. Please review the included photos of the actual item to make a complete determination of its condition.
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