CABINET CARD DANCER BESSIE CLAYTON
Cabinet Card. 6 1/2" x 4 1/4". View of actress Bessie Clayton, printed on bottom of mount.  Bessie Clayton  was an American Broadway, vaudeville and burlesque specialty dancer and choreographer who’s near thirty-five year career began in the era popularly known as the Gay Nineties. Clayton was remembered for her whirlwind style of dance often performed while descending a long flight of stairs. She is considered to be the matriarch of American toe-tap dancing, Campbell. NY photographer’s mprint.  Exhibits light use and wear,overall VG-Fine condition.   ccet159