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Original black-and-white press photograph of American jazz singer Billie Holiday (1915–1959) during a stage performance at Club Downbeat, New York, in February 1947. Back with agency stamp, handwritten editing instructions in red and pencil, glue remnants, and stamped dates for newspaper publication (July 18, 1959; obituary, September 14, 1959). Oakwood frame with double glass. Visible size 18×18.5 cm. Frame size 27×27.5 cm.

In the 1940s and early 1950s, Club Downbeat was a famous jazz venue in Manhattan, New York City, known for presenting legendary jazz names such as Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald.

Condition

This is an original black-and-white silver gelatin press photograph from 1959, which appears somewhat yellowed and has fine surface scratches. Back with discolouration/glue remnants.

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