"Tiger Woman" | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

"Tiger Woman"

"Tiger Woman" | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Three-quarter length portrait of "Tiger Woman." Sitting on a stool before a white wall, the long-haired model states straight at Sid, the photographer.
DESCRIPTION
Three-quarter length portrait of "Tiger Woman." Sitting on a stool before a white wall, the long-haired model states straight at Sid, the photographer.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:122775
Creation Date:
Creator Name:Boyum, Sid
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980)
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:digital file
Original Format Number:1524000004
Original Dimensions:2897 X 4055 pixels
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This was an early publicity effort by businessman Gene Coffman of Gratco Corporation to develop the body paint, Disguise Stix©. As the body paint artist, Sid Boyum collaborated with Gene to promote the product. Gratco Corporation later evolved into Graftobian, a professional make-up company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Graftobian Makeup Kits are still sold at Mallatt's Costume and Pharmacy in Madison. Print loaned for scanning by Eric Coffman. Also see color Image IDs: 123778 and 129786; and black-and-white Image ID: 122839. For an unscanned head-to-toe black-and-white, see PH6986H.005. For a package of Disguise Stix©, see Image ID: 122796.
SUBJECTS
Nudes
Painting
Cosmetics
Indoor photography
Nudity
Portrait photography
Women
Studios and dark rooms
Models

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