Stars of the New Jersey Shore Antiques And Collectibles emeritus professor at Sonoma State

emeritus professor at Sonoma State University

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September Morn Nymphs

500-pound steers

The pictorial rugs are arranged chronologically within design groups to demonstrate the evolution of styles

Stars of the New Jersey Shore Antiques And Collectibles emeritus professor at Sonoma StateIn the pre Hollywood era, theatrical stars flocked to the New Jersey coast to escape the eastern cities' sweltering heat. After performing from September to May, they relished its tranquil beauty and cool breezes in the summer. This unique book spotlights dozens of the stars from the 1860s to the 1920s, including Maggie Mitchell, Lillie Langtry, Nate Salsbury, Lillian Nordica, and Robert B. Mantell, to name just a few. Count Basie and Arthur Pryor