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Photographs of Petra Vogt, most attributed to Ira Cohen, circa 1970-1979

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 2-3

Scope and Contents

This section consists of about 150 photographs, chiefly black and white, with a few color snapshots, of varying sizes, most 3.5 x 5.5 inches or smaller. Contains a staged group photographic shoot with sword props and costumes; another staged photographic shoot of Petra Vogt in thick black lipstick with another model; various photographic shoots of Vogt in dramatic eye makeup, wigs, headdresses, costumes, and with props including skulls, sculptures, and other items.

It also includes Polaroids of Petra in daily household routines, such as eating, sitting in bed, or on the telephone, or with friends. One photograph features a drawing by Petra Vogt on the back.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1970-1979

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Most of the collection is open for research. The single exception is a bank book for an account owned by Petra Vogt.

The bank book belonging to Petra Vogt, 1977-1978, has been removed and restricted until her death. It has been placed in the control folder for this collection in a sealed envelope. The bank book is from the Bayerische Hypotheken- und Wechsel-Bank (short form: Hypo-Bank).

Extent

2 folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Nepali

From the Collection: German

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States