Theda Bara by Edwin Bower Hesser (Fox, 1910s). Portrait (11" X 14").. ...

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Theda Bara by Edwin Bower Hesser (Fox, 1910s). Portrait (11" X 14").
Vintage silver gelatin, double weight, glossy photo. The silent screen goddess Theda Bara, best known for exotic and vamp roles in the late teens (Cleopatra, The She-Devil, Salome...), is all innocence in this lovely early portrait. The still has minor tears at the top and right borders. Verso: Edwin Bower Hesser credit stamp in purple ink, a hand-written Theda Bara #7 by Hesser and a Culver Service stamp. Very Fine-.

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