Italian-American performer (1894–1950) whose stage persona was ‘Aunt Jemima,’ usually performing in blackface; she was best known for her role as Queenie in Show Boat. Fantastic vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait of Gardella, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For my pal Louise, Best Always, ‘Tess,’ Aunt Jemima, Show Boat.” Scattered creases, silvering to dark areas of the image, and paper loss to upper right corner tip, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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