Photograph
"Tiger Woman"
Full-length, black-and-white portrait of "Tiger Woman," a female model posing nude against a black paper backdrop. She is painted like a tiger with striped arms and legs, and the face of a tiger on her torso. Beside her on the left is a tall stack of cut wooden boards. |
Image ID: | 122839 |
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Creation Date: | date unknown |
Creator Name: | Boyum, Sid |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980) |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6986A.233A |
Original Dimensions: | 4 x 5 inches |
This was an early publicity effort by businessman Gene Coffman of Gratco Corporation to develop the body paint, Disguise Stix©. As the body paint artist, Sid Boyum collaborated with Gene to promote the product. Gratco Corporation later evolved into Graftobian, a professional make-up company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Graftobian Makeup Kits are still sold at Mallatt's Costume and Pharmacy in Madison. For an unscanned head-to-toe black-and-white version, see PH6986H.005. Also see color Image IDs: 122775, 123778 and 129786. For a package of Disguise Stix©, see Image ID: 122796. |
Nudes |
Painting |
Cosmetics |
Indoor photography |
Nudity |
Portrait photography |
Women |
Studios and dark rooms |
Models |
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Friends of Sid Boyum, courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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