Jazz Age Collection (#28)

Why do we need costumes, if the women don t wear anything anyhow? : The decadence of post-World War I Germany portrayed
GERMANY, 1920s: CARTOON Why do we need costumes, if the women don t wear anything anyhow? : The decadence of post-World War I Germany portrayed by Eduard Thony in a 1921 cartoon drawn for

Texas Guinan (1884-1933), Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated during
SPEAKEASY/PROHIBITION. Texas Guinan (1884-1933), Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated during Prohibition in the 1920s. Oil over a photograph

Aileen Pringle and John Gilbert in The Most Popular Girl at the Party
SILENT FILM STILL: PARTIES. Aileen Pringle and John Gilbert in The Most Popular Girl at the Party

American singer. In a scene from The Jazz Singer, 1927
AL JOLSON (1886-1950). American singer. In a scene from The Jazz Singer, 1927

Still from the 1929 motion picture Queen of the Night Clubs, starring Texas Guinan
FILM STILL: NIGHTCLUB, 1929. Still from the 1929 motion picture Queen of the Night Clubs, starring Texas Guinan

American songsheet cover for the Tin Roof Blues, with words by Walter Melrose
SONGSHEET: TIN ROOF BLUES. American songsheet cover for the Tin Roof Blues, with words by Walter Melrose and music by the New Orleans Rhythm Kings, late 1920s

JOSEPHINE BAKER (1906-1975). American dancer. Photographed at Paris, c1929

(LEON) BIX BEIDERBECKE (1903-1931). American jazz cornetist. Photographed in 1924

SONG SHEET COVER, 1926. I Found a Million Dollar Baby Foxtrot: American sheet music cover, 1926
SONG SHEET COVER, 1926. " I Found a Million Dollar Baby" Foxtrot: American sheet music cover, 1926

CHARLESTON SONGSHEET COVER. American songsheet cover, 1923, for the Charleston, which spawned the dance craze of the same name

JOSEPHINE BAKER (1906-1975). American entertainer, photographed c1929 in Paris

JAZZ MUSICIANS, c1925. The Sam Wooding Orchestra

SCANDALS SONGSHEET, 1928. Sheet music cover for a song from George Whites Scandals of 1928

JOLSON: SHEET MUSIC, 1925. American sheet music cover, 1925, for hit song by Al Jolson, If You Knew Susie Like I Know Susie

SMART SET MAGAZINE COVER. A 1922 cover of George Jean Nathans and H. L. Menckens The Smart Set
SMART SET MAGAZINE COVER. A 1922 cover of George Jean Nathans and H.L. Menckens The Smart Set

SONGSHEET: JUNE NIGHT 1924. American sheet music cover of June Night, a 1924 fox trot composition

SILENT FILM STILL: DANCING. Neal Burns and the Christie Girls in a scene from Mad Scrambles

HELD: SAXOPHONISTS, 1930. Walter Wasn t a Very Good Saxophone Player. Pen-and-ink illustration, 1930, by John Held, Jr. (1889-1958)

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Step back in time to the vibrant and energetic world of the Jazz Age. The 1920s were a period of immense cultural transformation, where music, dance, and art collided in a dazzling display of creativity. One cannot mention the Jazz Age without envisioning the iconic dance known as Charleston. With its fast-paced footwork and infectious rhythm, this dance became synonymous with the era's exuberance and freedom. In 1927, Al Jolson took center stage in "The Jazz Singer, " marking a significant milestone in cinematic history as it was one of the first films to feature synchronized sound. Jolson's powerful voice captivated audiences and solidified his status as an American singing legend. Meanwhile, another form of liberation emerged during this time - Nacktkultur or nudism. Eduard Thony captured this unconventional lifestyle through his striking drawings, challenging societal norms and advocating for personal expression. Tango fever swept across Vienna with Willy Herzig's sheet music cover for "Zum 5 Uhr Tee. " This passionate Argentinean dance found its way into ballrooms worldwide, captivating dancers with its sensuality and intricate steps. Silent film stills transported viewers into enchanting worlds filled with music. These images allowed audiences to immerse themselves in stories brought to life by orchestras accompanying these silent masterpieces on screen. Josephine Baker graced stages around the world during her rise to fame in 1926. Through black-and-white photography, her magnetic presence shone brightly as she mesmerized audiences with her unique blend of jazz-inspired performances. Katherine Dudley's gelatin silver print from 1922 captures a moment frozen in time - an elegant lady adorned in glamorous attire reminiscent of flapper fashion that defined women's style during this era. Alexandra Exter showcased her artistic prowess through set designs for both Shakespearean plays like Macbeth and jazz musicals. Her illustrations transported theatergoers into visually stunning worlds, where imagination and creativity knew no bounds.