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Helen Gray in The Toe Jazzbuck - a novelty Buck
Helen Gray (headliner on the Keith-Albee Vaudeville Circuit) showing The Toe Jazzbuck - a novelty Buck and Wing Toe dance, 1927 featuring Butterfly, Gilda Gray Strut, Charleston Glide, Black bottom twist, Eccentirc Strut and Off to Buffalo Date: 1927
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Media ID 23421218
© Mary Evans / Jazz Age Club Collection
Bottom Broadway Buck Buffalo Butterfly Charleston Circuit Dancer Featuring Gilda Glide Gray Helen Nightlife Novelty Strut Twist Variety Vaudeville Wing 1927
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image features Helen Gray, a headliner on the Keith-Albee Vaudeville Circuit, showcasing her unique dance move with The Toe Jazzbuck - a novelty Buck and Wing Toe dance. Dating back to 1927, this vintage photograph brings the charm and elegance of the Jazz Age to your home or office. The Toe Jazzbuck dance, which includes elements of the Butterfly, Gilda Gray Strut, and Charleston Glide, is a testament to the creativity and energy of the era. Add this stunning print to your decor and let the magic of the past come alive.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from 1927, Helen Gray, a headlining performer on the Keith-Albee Vaudeville Circuit, showcases her unique and entertaining routine, The Toe Jazzbuck. The novelty Buck and Wing dance was a popular sensation during the Jazz Age and showcased a series of intricate footwork moves, including the Butterfly, Gilda Gray Strut, Charleston Glide, Black Bottom Twist, Eccentric Strut, and Off to Buffalo. Helen Gray's expressive face and animated body language radiate energy and excitement as she performs these complex dance steps. The photograph captures the essence of the Roaring Twenties, a time of innovation, creativity, and exuberance in American entertainment. The Keith-Albee Vaudeville Circuit was a prominent force in the world of live entertainment during the 1920s, with a focus on variety shows featuring music, dance, comedy, and other forms of performance art. Helen Gray's dance routine, with its combination of novelty and technical skill, would have been a highlight of these shows. The photograph was taken in New York City, the epicenter of American theater and nightlife during the 1920s. The stage and theater scene in NYC was a breeding ground for new and innovative forms of entertainment, and Helen Gray's The Toe Jazzbuck would have been a welcome addition to the vibrant and diverse cultural landscape of the time. Helen Gray's dance moves, including the Butterfly, Gilda Gray Strut, Charleston Glide, Black Bottom Twist, Eccentric Strut, and Off to Buffalo, were all popular dance steps of the era. The photograph is a testament to the creativity and energy of the 1920s, and a reminder of the enduring power of dance to entertain and captivate audiences. This photograph is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the world of vaudeville and the Jazz Age. It is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of American entertainment and the importance of preserving the stories and memories of the past.
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