Gill and Curl - Vintage - Only Signed Copy by Sam Haskins

Variously referred to as ‘Gill Curl’, ‘Gill and Curl’ or ‘Gill with Curl’ this is one of many decade defining images from Sam’s first book.

‘Five Girls’ 1962, was the first title of the legendary figure book trilogy, it was followed by Cowboy Kate & Other Stories in 1967 and finally November Girl 1967.

This image acquired a fresh wave of fame in 2009 when it became the face of the ‘Fasion Etcetera’ book project and exhibition at Milk Gallery in NY, sponsored by Tommy Hilfiger.

There is only one signed copy. The print is Vintage 1961 signed verso in pencil, on single weight silver gelatin paper. Printed by Sam.

Size: 15” x 12” [40.6cm x 30.5cm] It has a small border. The condition is very good to excellent. This print came to light in a recent search of the archives and is being offered here for the first time.

RARITY: At the time of Sam’s passing (2009) the estate contained four silver gelatine prints, of these two were later prints not signed and two were true vintage prints one of which was signed…this print!

CONDITION: Very good to excellent condition. Single weight silver gelatin print. Light corner crease in top right-hand corner but within margins. This print was obviously used for reproduction due to small pencil number reference in bottom right hand corner verso. Retouched by Sam (as with all signed silver gelatin lifetime prints). Signed verso in pencil with book title in Sam’s hand but not dated. Date of print 1961, date of signature unknown but probably 1962.