Details of the Photographs:
Size: Each of the three photos measures 8 x 10 inches.
Color: Black and white.
Content: The collection features Braniff Airlines flight attendants dressed in uniforms designed by Alexander Calder, posing in front of an aircraft adorned with Calder's distinctive artwork. The black and white photos beautifully highlight the unique fashion and design elements.
Condition: The photographs are in good condition, with minimal markings. Some photos are marked with a yellow 'X', possibly indicating their selection for specific uses.
Processing Details: The reverse side of each photo includes a stamp from Ankers Capitol Photographers, located at 316 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., indicating where they were processed.
Historical Context: This collection captures a unique moment in aviation history where fashion and art merged through the collaboration between Braniff Airlines and artist Alexander Calder. This project not only highlighted Calder’s vibrant designs but also showcased fashionable uniforms that represented a shift towards more artistic and expressive clothing in aviation during the 1970s.
Selling Points:
Fashion and Aviation History: These photographs are valuable for their depiction of a significant era where art and fashion intersected with commercial aviation.
Collector's Item: The involvement of Alexander Calder, a major figure in 20th-century art, and his influence on the airline's uniforms adds significant value for collectors.
Documenting Promotional Art and Fashion: The photos provide a visual record of innovative marketing and fashion in aviation, appealing to collectors of fine art, fashion, and historical memorabilia.
Collector Appeal: These photographs will attract collectors and enthusiasts interested in the intersections of aviation history, fashion, promotional art, and the works of Alexander Calder.