THE BOSWELL SISTERS (CONNEE BOSWELL) - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 343387
Price: $200.00
CONNEE BOSWELL
The singer signs her name with a sentiment on this later photo of
her
Inscribed printed photograph signed: "To Jack/Lots of good
luck/sincerely/Connee/Boswell" in black ink. 8x10. Connee Boswell
(1907-1976) was paralyzed from the waist down as a child, but that didn't
stop her from pursuing a career as a singer. She and her sisters Helvetia (also
known as Vet) and Martha began singing professionally as the Boswell Sisters
in New Orleans in the 1920s and, after honing their act in vaudeville,
caught fire in 1930. Known for tight harmonies and energetic vocals, they
recorded 20 Top 20 records and scored a No. 1 hit with 1935's "The Object of
My Affection". The act broke up in 1936 when Martha and Helvetia married,
leaving Connee to a solo career. She became a favorite duet partner of
Bing Crosby. The two together recorded the chart-topping cover of
"Alexander's Ragtime Band" with Eddie Cantor in 1938 and three other Top 20
records. She continued recording into the 1950s and occasionally appeared in
film between the 1930s and 1950s, as well as in the TV series Pete Kelly's
Blues (1959). Toned. Corners rounded and slightly creased. Bowed. Ink note
(unknown hand) on verso. Otherwise, fine condition.
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