Model and Painted Horse | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Model and Painted Horse

Model and Painted Horse | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
A female model is standing next to a horse painted with polka dots. The reverse side of the horse (unseen) is painted with stripes. Three men, one of them painting the horse, are standing nearby. The model was referred to as "Lady on the Horse."
DESCRIPTION
A female model is standing next to a horse painted with polka dots. The reverse side of the horse (unseen) is painted with stripes. Three men, one of them painting the horse, are standing nearby. The model was referred to as "Lady on the Horse."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:122799
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:1524000013
Original Dimensions:2658 X 3918 pixels
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This was probably an early effort of businessman Gene Coffman, of Gratco Coporation, to develop body paint. Sid Boyum was the artist who collaborated with Gene to promote the product. Gratco Corporation later evolved into Graftobian, a professional make-up company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Print loaned for scanning by Eric Coffman. See also Image ID: 122774. For a package of Disguise Stix©, see Image ID: 122796.
SUBJECTS
Horses
Painters
Painting
Trees
Cosmetics
Men
Outdoor photography
Women
Automobiles
Models

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