Description: This Press Photo features beauty queen, Geraldine G. Glassman. She was Miss Pennsylvania in the 1933 Miss America contest. She was a semi-finalist in the competition, finishing in the top 18. Interestingly, Geraldine was not the first choice when she competed for Miss Philadelphia (preliminary contest before the Miss Pennsylvania competition). In fact, she was the third choice and only won when it was learned that first and second place winners, were married. Another two women who were ranked above her were eliminated. One was married with a child, and the other was a professional entertainer. There were protests, and even a riot, about the outcome of the contest. Geraldin required police protection. The Philadelphia debacle became a national story. There was a lot of drama to handle and Geraldine was only 17 years old. Apparently she had the coping mechanisms to handle the stress, and she was able to successfully compete in the Miss America Contest. In 1935, Geraldine married well-known explorer, Richard Kingsley. This press photo captures Geraldine handling the apples at her father's Philadelphia grocery store. This photograph measures about 5" x 7" and is in very good condition (see scans)
Price: 38 USD
Location: Northport, New York
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Shipping Cost: 3.85 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Region of Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Modified Item: No
Framing: Unframed
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7")
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Date of Creation: 1933
Type: Photograph
Antique: No
Color: Black & White
Vintage: Yes
Photo Type: Press Photo
Subject: Beauty Contest
Signed: No
Original/Reprint: Original Print
