American singer, pianist, Tin Pan Alley composer, and booking agent (1879–1951). Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in white ink, “To Lionel A. Aucoin, with kindest regards, Harry Armstrong, composer of Sweet Ad-el-ine,” adding a two-bar AMQS, and “N. Y. City, Dec. 3rd, 1944.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, a horizontal crease passing through the facial area, rippling, and brushing to the beginning of the inscription. RRAuction COA.
