Fantastic vintage 9 x 11.5 photo of a pensive-looking Elvis with his hands clasped by his face, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, circa 1956, to his bodyguard’s daughter, “To Shirley from Elvis Presley.” This same image appeared on the back cover of the Mr. Rhythm program. Photo appears to be mounted and beautifully double suede matted and framed with a small plaque to an overall size of 20 x 22.5. In fine condition, with a small tear to bottom left and some scattered light bends and creases. The photo’s recipient was Colonel Parker’s niece, Shirley Mott. Shirley was also the daughter of ‘Bitsy’ Mott, who was Elvis’s first bodyguard. As boldly signed an Elvis photo as you are likely to find, with a personal connection to those close to Presley at the time. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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