[Jazz & Song] Baker, Josephine. (1906–1975)
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Signed vintage Walery sepia postcard photograph of the legendary entertainer shown in an elaborate feathered costume. 10 x 15 cm, several minor creases but boldly signed and dated Zurick [sic], 1929 and very striking indeed!Baker was most noted as a singer, while in her early career she was a celebrated dancer. She was given the nicknames the "Black Venus" or the "Black Pearl", as well as the "Créole Goddess" in anglophone nations, while in France she has always been known in the old theatrical tradition as "La Baker." (13067)
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