TenduGuy

Thank you for the info! I emailed Murray Cards and have not heard back yet, but it says that there were 12 different dancers featured. I know of 10: Maria Tallchief Patricia Wilde Nora Kaye Michael Maule Francisco Moncion Herbert Bliss Frank Hobi Todd Bolender Diana Adams Yvonne Mounsey So, I'm missing two but have some duplicates and would be more than willing to trade!

Hello, Just wanted to stop by and say hello to everyone here. I am a recent fan of ballet (last decade or so) and a sometime adult beginning ballet class student. I've joined to discuss vintage ballet collectibles, recent choreography/productions and all kinds of history. I also enjoy all types of ballet writing. Thanks for letting me join! TenduGuy

I've come across trading cards or picture cards of dancers that seem to have been produced by capezio and my best guess is that they are from the 1940's/50's. The cards measure 2 1/2"x4" and are white glossy with black and white images. Each card is inscribed with a note from the dancer thanking capezio for their ballet shoes. The ones that I've seen have included both female and male dancers from that era (Maria Tallchief, Patricia Wilde, etc.). I am searching for any information on this set of cards including any type of checklist for this set. How were they distributed, how rare are they, etc. I am also interested in any other type of ballet tobacco/cigarette cards from the late 19th/early 20th century that anyone may know of. I'm interested in information on these cards and perhaps places to purchase. Any information would be greatly appreciated!