Photograph
"Tiger Woman"
| Nude woman with body painting eating a plate of strawberries and whipped cream. Sitting on a stool in a garage, she is painted like a tiger, with stripes covering her arms and legs and the face of the tiger on her torso. Tools and supplies are on shelves behind her. |
| Image ID: | 123778 |
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| Creation Date: | |
| 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: | photographic print, color |
| Original Format Number: | PH 6986 Box 14, Folder 4 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3.5 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. Also see color Image IDs: 122775 and 129786; and black-and-white Image ID: 122839. For an unscanned head-to-toe black-and-white version, see PH6986H.005. For a package of Disguise Stix©, see Image ID: 122796. |
| Fruit |
| Nudes |
| Painting |
| Cosmetics |
| Food |
| Furniture |
| Implements, utensils, etc. |
| Tools |
| 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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