untitled (gatefold), Alberto Vargas

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1896–1982
untitled (gatefold), circa 1944
Portfolio/Series title: published in Esquire magazine, March 1944, page 35
Where object was made: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Material/technique: airbrushing; watercolor
Dimensions:
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 76.2 x 55.9 cm
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 30 x 22 1/2 in
Mat Dimensions (Height x Width): 32 x 24 in
Credit line: Gift of Esquire, Inc.
Accession number: 1980.0604
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Exhibition Label: "Alberto Vargas: The Esquire Pinups," Sep-2001, Stephen Goddard, Maria Buszek The verse composed for this gatefold derives from the hit song, “Pistol Packin’ Mama.” The song, written and performed by Al Dexter, was at the top of the charts by summer 1943. Soon thereafter it was recorded by the Andrews Sisters and Bing Crosby..