This lot provides you with the opportunity to bid on a Burt Glinn original Time Life Magazine photograph of a Helena, Montana Frontier Town waitress. The photo was part of a Time Life series, which came about as Montana locals were fundraising to keep original Charles M. Russell works in Montana. A November 1952 issue of Life Magazine states "At first he (Charles Russell) gave his sketches away, but in the long winters when he was out of a job and money, he learned to trade his art for food and supplies. his steadiest patron was the owner of the Mint saloon. In exchange for a drawing, Russell could get a drink of whiskey. For an oil, he was rewarded with a full quart.". When a Texas oil magnate purchased the collection for $300,000, Montanan's realized they had taken for granted the fact that they had a strong hold on the only collection which could rival the renowned Frederic Remington's works. Frontier Town creator and father to the consigner - John Quigley played a large roll in the fundraising to re-acquire the collection, holding get-togethers to raise money for the effort, and hosting Burt Glinn during his assignment in Montana. The original photographs offered in this auction were gifted by Glinn to Quigly, as the consigner states "He and my wild Irish dad had a good time while Glinn was at Frontier Town on assignment". The photograph shows exceptional clarity, and depth in printing, and is stamped numerous times on the back claiming capture by Glinn, and ownership of Time Life Magazine - not for reprint. The photograph shows good condition overall, however showing slight edge wear on the left side of the photo. The image is preservation shrink wrapped on acid-free mat board. The mat board measures 8 1/2" x 11". The photograph itself measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.