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Betty Grable dilemma

Hello. I own this Betty Grable signed photo. I have every reason to believe it is authentic. PSA/DNA did a quick opinion and their conclusion is that it is "likely not genuine". Could someone assist my thick head what I am missing. What characteristics would give me an idea what makes this signature questionable.

Thanks in advance

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on March 15, 2015 at 11:27am

Shameless bump but I really encourage some input on this signature. Appreciate you all...

Permalink Reply by wascher on March 15, 2015 at 6:56pm

Is this possibly a print of some sort ?  The writing is a little goofy where it looks bumpy when enlarged.  One might think ok, maybe the picture is bumpy, but look at her arm, it's bumpy as well?

I do not know her autograph, so that part I can't help on.

-w

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on March 15, 2015 at 8:03pm

That is the texture of the photo. It is a double weight vintage picture of the era and it could possibly be considered a print due to the finishing process. Although I certainly don't feel the signature is printed. Not inscribed as it is.

Permalink Reply by wascher on March 16, 2015 at 1:04am

Well the issue I had looking at it is that only portions of the photo show that?  The hat outline is fine, as is part of the writing?

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on March 16, 2015 at 4:17am

I do not see any issues when I am viewing it in person. Could be the scan itself? Here is a scan of the entire photo. Maybe that will help

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Permalink Reply by wascher on March 16, 2015 at 5:11am

I think it was the first photo itself (the scan).   Because this looks so much better.   Now hopefully someone knows the autograph.  lol  

If I had seen any other sig with that same issue I would have questioned it the same, as it looked like it might have been some sort of print that got messed up. 

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on March 16, 2015 at 6:51pm

Thanks so much. Now if I could just get a second opinion of the autograph. I believe it's real but want to be sure. Baffled why PSA/DNA questioned this, what they saw was a slightly larger version of the picture #2 you liked.

Permalink Reply by Brick Hunter on May 18, 2015 at 12:17am

I wouldn't worry about this autograph. It is authentic in my opinion. Disregard the quick opinion. It's too conservative with its likely authentic designation to be very helpful.

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