ACTRESS ELSIE JANIS : CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN MOTORCYCLE : SIDECAR : NYC : PRESS PHOTO for Sale

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ACTRESS ELSIE JANIS : CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN MOTORCYCLE : SIDECAR : NYC : PRESS PHOTO For Sale

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ACTRESS ELSIE JANIS : CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN MOTORCYCLE : SIDECAR : NYC : PRESS PHOTO:
$65.00

This unique vintage Press Photo features actress, Elsie Janis, riding in a sidecar of a chauffeur driven motorcycle. Note the details of the motorcycle that are visible in this photograph. One can see the cycles horn, headlight, side lamp, rear view mirror, license plate and other parts of the motorcycle. It appears that the photograph was taken in New York City for the Society of Cinematography. The name of the organization is written on the reverse of the photograph. There are also ink stamps on the verso from Brown Brothers, the world's first stock photo agency. Elsie Janis (1889-1956) was a popular American film and stage actress. She also was a singer, songwriter, screenwriter, and radio announcer. During World War I, Elsie was nicknamed, "the sweetheart of the AEF". The abbreviation "AEF" stands for "The American Expeditionary Force". This photograph measures about 6 1/8 x 4 7/8 inches.This press photo is in fair/good condition. There is a small tear on it's right edge and a pin hole on the bottom left corner of the image. (See Scans)