Ruth Malcomson (April 16, 1906–May 25, 1988) was Miss America in 1924, earning the title at the tender age of 18. Stunningly beautiful by the standards of any era, Malcomson, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the amateur winner in the 1923 Miss America contest and returned in 1924 to defeat incumbent Mary Campbell, who was seeking her third consecutive crown. Molcomson was only the third woman to hold the title of Miss America with her victory coming in the fourth pageant held at Atlantic City. At the time, being only a couple of years old, the beauty contest was sometimes still referred to as "The Atlantic City Pageant," with the winner called "The Golden Mermaid.".

    This outstanding, oversized, Photomechanical Cabinet Card type Portrait measures approx. 5 5/8" x 8" and is printed on a medium weight, card stock. The Card features a fantastic portrait of the stunningly beautiful Miss America 1924 - 18 year old Ruth Malcomson. Printed text above the image reads "Miss America" and printed text below the image reads "Compliments of / Ruth A. Malcomson". There is a red and a blue line border surrounding the Image and text giving the Card a somewhat patriotic look. The image on the Card is not a real photograph but is a Photomechanical Print (a photolithograph taken from a photograph).

    This wonderful Promotional Card was originally obtained directly from the estate of Ruth Malcomson some time ago along with the fantastic collection of photograph of Malcomson on a ca1925 European Tour which we are also offering this week on eBay. The purchaser was told that examples of this Card were used for autograph signing and as a hand out at personal appearances. We have not seen an example of this card in 33+ years of dealing with Historical Ephemera but we have been told that examples do show up now and then.
    PLEASE NOTE: This is an original 1924-25, Promotional Card and is not a reproduction, reprint, reissue, or modern copy. It was published, printed and distributed during the period that Ruth Malcomson was the reigning Miss America - September 1924 to September 1925.

    This very rare, 1924-5, Miss America Portrait Card is in near mint, original condition. The Card is clean and crisp and exceptionally well preserved with razor sharp edges and corners. There is no soiling, staining or physical damage of any kind and the Card displays beautifully. The blank back of the Card is also clean and crisp with just a hint of light, uniform age toning.

    A rare and stunningly beautiful, original Promotional Photographic Card / Complimentary Portrait Card featuring the 1924 reigning Miss America - Ruth A. Malcomson and a fantastic addition to any Collection!!!

    Be sure to check out this seller’s other auctions for an amazing collection of original, Photographs of Miss America 1924, Ruth A. Malcomson on a Tour of Europe take by renown Philadelphia Photographer H. Armstrong Rogers, which is also being offered for sale this week on eBay!!

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