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Portrait of Ms. Nichols

Portrait of Ms. Nichols

Artist:
Orval Hixon
Central Library
Photograph
This portrait depicts the matriarchal figure of Ms. Nichols. The dignified character is captured from the waist up, wearing dark Victorian style cloth...
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Portrait of Eddie Rickenbacker

Portrait of Eddie Rickenbacker

Artist:
Orval Hixon
Central Library
Photograph
Eddie Rickenbacker was an American Fighter Ace in World War I, a race car driver, airline executive, and Medal of Honor recipient. Of his successes, h...
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Portrait of Clyde McCoy Band Member, Moc

Portrait of Clyde McCoy Band Member, Moc

Artist:
Orval Hixon
Central Library
Photograph
This portrait depicts a member of the Clyde McCoy Band. The orchestra member is dressed in dapper attire wearing a dark tuxedo suit, dark bow tie and...
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Portrait of Nance O'Neil with Fan

Portrait of Nance O'Neil with Fan

Artist:
Orval Hixon
Central Library
Photograph
Nance O'Neil was called the American Bernhardt, playing significant roles such as Lady Macbeth and Camille. She moved from theatre to silent film in 1...
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Portrait of Valeska Suratt Holding Necklace

Portrait of Valeska Suratt Holding Necklace

Artist:
Orval Hixon
Central Library
Photograph
Valeska Suratt was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. She became known as “The Vampire Woman” on the silent screen and appeared in vaudeville with Billy Go...
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Portrait of Zaina Curzon

Portrait of Zaina Curzon

Artist:
Orval Hixon
Central Library
Photograph
This portrait depicts Zaina Curzon a performance artist from the 1912 "Ziegfeld Follies". Curzon is captured in an intimate pose with her figure fill...
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Portrait of Phylis Neilson-Terry

Portrait of Phylis Neilson-Terry

Artist:
Orval Hixon
Central Library
Photograph
Phyllis Neilson-Terry was an English actress. She made her first stage appearance in "Henry of Navarre" (1909) and played leading roles in other Shaks...
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Portrait of an Unknown Woman

Portrait of Unknown Woman

Artist:
Orval Hixon
Central Library
Photograph
This portrait features an unknown woman looking away from the camera. She has a bob-haircut, wears a string of pearls and an embellished dress. Beadin...
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Portrait of Janette Hackett

Portrait of Janette Hackett

Artist:
Orval Hixon
Central Library
Photograph
This portrait depicts Janette Hackett, acclaimed dancer of the early twentieth century. Hackett came from a famed family. Her mother, Florence Hacket...
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Portrait of Zoe Barnett

Portrait of Zoe Barnett

Artist:
Orval Hixon
Central Library
Photograph
Zoe Barnett was an actress in musical comedies with roles in feature Broadway performances such as "The Debutante" (1914) and "Rose Girl" (1921) among...
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