Original publicity photograph of Lori Nelson, 1951

Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1951. Vintage publicity photograph of actress and model Lori Nelson posing with an array of pipes, 1951. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso.

Born Dixie Kay Nelson in Santa Fe, Lori Nelson began her career at a young age, appearing in pageants and local theatre productions. In 1950 she signed with Universal, and was cast in a number of supporting roles, including in several Ma and Pa Kettle films. After leaving Universal she starred in multiple Western television series, such as "Wagon Train" and "Tales of Wells Fargo," before largely retiring from acting in the early 1960s.

From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s.

8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

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