VAN VECHTEN. Two Photographs of Ethel Waters, one Inscribed to Langston Hughes by Van Vechten on verso. Matte finish. 6.25 x 9.5 inches; few very slight creases and flaw in one print with slight abrasion on corners. With Van Vechten's studio stamp on

VAN VECHTEN. Two Photographs of Ethel Waters, one Inscribed to Langston Hughes by Van Vechten on verso. Matte finish. 6.25 x 9.5 inches; few very slight creases and flaw in one print with slight abrasion on corners. With Van Vechten's studio stamp on versos. New York, (30 April 1934) E1,500/2,500 INSCRIBED "Dear Langston, These pictures of Miss Waters in the role of Carmen were an idea of mine. She has not as yet appeared in the opera-or even learned the part! Mes Compliments! Carlo, July 20th." Ms. Waters is shown in a black Spanish shawl with a fan before her face covering her chin, in one shot; with the fan held lower, across her chest in the other. [SEE ILLUSTRATION]