Description: One of a kind collection! Six original outtake photos from a LIFE Magazine issue of March 4, 1946, re. the article "Games" starting on page 83. These six original 8” x 10” black-and-white glossy photographs taken during the January 10, 1946 party by Life Magazine photographers were NOT in the article. Received from family scrapbook of Algonquin Table member and artist Neysa McMein, who threw the party in New York City. Photos include author Edna Ferber, William Paley (founder of CBS), Leo G. Carroll (star of Topper TV show), actor Fredric March, Mrs. Richard Rogers and members of Neysa McMein's family. Full Life magazine issue of March 4, 1946 also included. FREE SHIPPING. Algonquin Round Table member Neysa McMein was well known in New York City as an illustrator, evening salon hostess in her art studio, and proponent of various party games. Her version of Charades called "The Game" was a huge hit among NYC literary and celebrity circles in the first half of the 20th century. Author Edna Ferber was also an Algonquin Round Table member. She is pictured in the first photo.These original photos, not seen anywhere else, and which were NOT included in the magazine article, have historical significance for those who collect and archive photographs dealing with the Algonquin Round Table, broadcast, movies and literary celebrities. Post World War II soldiers/war heroes also at party.
Price: 450 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2025-01-13T18:33:39.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Object Type: Photographs
Time Period Manufactured: 1940s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
