Black and white photographic half-length portrait of Fred Astaire [Frederick Austerlitz] (American, 1899 – 1987) in sailor’s uniform, signed “Fred Astaire” in black ink. Probably, from “Following the Fleet”, a 1936 American RKO musical comedy.

Size: 26.2 x 20.6 cm sheet; 23.3. x 19.3 cm image.

Certificate of authenticity from John Reznikoff, University Archives.