Charles Guyette, Godfather of American Fetish Art Vintage Original Photo. First Generation Original Gelatin Silver Photo Measures. 3 3/4″ x 6″. (August 14, 1902 June, 1976). Was a pioneer of. The first person in the United States to produce and distribute. Later known as the “G-String King, “. He is best remembered for his bizarre i. Fetish photographs, some of which featured sadomasochistic content. Charles Guyette, the “G-string King, ” referenced in the film of Wonder Woman’s creator. Professor Marston and the Wonder Women. And costumer to Bettie Page, is rightly considered the godfather of American fetish art. His fetish art operation was the first of its kind in America, dealing in what was then generally regarded as deviant European-inspired material. In 1935, he was arrested and sent to federal prison. But what shouldve been the end was just the beginning. Although rarely credited by name in his lifetime, he influenced everyone who would follow him, particularly the publishers Robert Harrison, John Willie, Irving Klaw, and Leonard Burtman. The aim of this book was to evoke the spirit of Guyetteto collect surviving fragments of a decimated catalog largely by referencing vintage fetish publications from the 1930s through the 1980s and reconstruct a lost history. This portfolio of images is followed by biographical information seen nowhere else, and serves as a substantial introduction to the birth of American fetish art and the cultural impact of an unrecognized pioneer. The item “Fetish Godfather Charles Guyette 1930’s Vtg Original Photo #6 Irving KlawithHeels” is in sale since Tuesday, November 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Risqué\Contemporary (1940-Now)”. The seller is “angelito1480″ and is located in Cedar Hill, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
- Modified Item: No
- Time Period Manufactured: Contemporary (1940-Now)
- Subject: pinups
- Date of Creation: 1930s
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7″)
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Region of Origin: US
- Photo Type: Gelatin Silver
- Framing: Unframed
- Color: Black & White