Miranda, Carmen. [Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha] (1909 - 1955). Christmas Card. Personalized printed Christmas card from the joyful samba singer and actress who became a 1940's-50s icon wearing her famous hat topped with tropical fruit.
On August 4, 1955, Miranda suffered a heart attack during a segment of "The Jimmy Durante Show," although she did not realize it at the time. After completing a dance number, she unknowingly suffered a mild heart attack, and nearly collapsed. Though she quickly pulled herself together and finished the show with a smile and a wave, she died later that night after suffering a second heart attack at her home.
This is an original vintage 1940s Christmas & New Year's card sent to actor Don Ameche (from his collection), 5.5 x 7 inches (closed) and in fine condition.
On August 4, 1955, Miranda suffered a heart attack during a segment of "The Jimmy Durante Show," although she did not realize it at the time. After completing a dance number, she unknowingly suffered a mild heart attack, and nearly collapsed. Though she quickly pulled herself together and finished the show with a smile and a wave, she died later that night after suffering a second heart attack at her home.
This is an original vintage 1940s Christmas & New Year's card sent to actor Don Ameche (from his collection), 5.5 x 7 inches (closed) and in fine condition.
Miranda, Carmen. [Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha] (1909 - 1955). Christmas Card. Personalized printed Christmas card from the joyful samba singer and actress who became a 1940's-50s icon wearing her famous hat topped with tropical fruit.
On August 4, 1955, Miranda suffered a heart attack during a segment of "The Jimmy Durante Show," although she did not realize it at the time. After completing a dance number, she unknowingly suffered a mild heart attack, and nearly collapsed. Though she quickly pulled herself together and finished the show with a smile and a wave, she died later that night after suffering a second heart attack at her home.
This is an original vintage 1940s Christmas & New Year's card sent to actor Don Ameche (from his collection), 5.5 x 7 inches (closed) and in fine condition.
On August 4, 1955, Miranda suffered a heart attack during a segment of "The Jimmy Durante Show," although she did not realize it at the time. After completing a dance number, she unknowingly suffered a mild heart attack, and nearly collapsed. Though she quickly pulled herself together and finished the show with a smile and a wave, she died later that night after suffering a second heart attack at her home.
This is an original vintage 1940s Christmas & New Year's card sent to actor Don Ameche (from his collection), 5.5 x 7 inches (closed) and in fine condition.