Harryette Bercu in Striped Costume, between 1933-1936
Scope and Contents
The collection includes papers, records, correspondence, photographs, photograph albums, scrapbooks, newspapers and newspaper clippings, framed photographs, documents, quilts and needlework, Vaudeville costumes and instruments, books, and record albums.
Dates
- Creation: between 1933-1936
Creator
- From the Collection: Bercu Family (Family)
Full Extent
1 Photographic Prints : b&w, glossy ; 7.5 x 8.5 inches
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Harryette Bercu is in a striped costume balancing on her arms while doing a sharp back bend so that her feet are by her face. Harryete and her sister Dorothy were Vaudeville performers on the Orpheum circuit during the 1920s and 1930s. This performance was part of Silver's Revue.
Condition Report
Photograph is dirty and is missing one corner. There are scratches on the photograph and accretions on the back.
General
Hand-written on the back of the photograph: "Silver's Revue" and "Harryette Bercu 3783 - So. Harvard Blvd Los Angeles Calif Phone Number 4687"
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository