Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1957 Les Paul & Mary Ford Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1957 Photo of Les Paul & Mary Ford Playing Guitar. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Husband-and-wife duo Les Paul and Mary Ford were prolific musical collaborators and among the most popular performers of the 1950s. Paul was not only a gifted musician but also a visionary inventor. His signature solid-body electric guitar, released in 1952 by the Gibson Guitar Corporation, became one of the most iconic instruments of the twentieth century. Revered for its tone, design, and versatility, the Les Paul guitar played a pivotal role in shaping numerous musical genres and remains one of the most sought-after models in the world of popular music.
Mary Ford, born in El Monte, California, was the daughter of a Nazarene minister. She began performing at an early age with her siblings on KPPC-AM, Pasadena's first Christian radio station. By 1945, she had become a popular western vocalist, and it was fellow cowboy singer Eddie Dean who introduced her to Les Paul. The two married and launched a highly successful recording and performance career that lasted until their tumultuous divorce in 1964. During this time, Paul also hosted a 15-minute radio program on NBC titled The Les Paul Show, where he and Ford, along with rhythm guitarist Eddie Stapleton, entertained audiences with music and humor.
This 1957 photograph of the pair captures them performing with the legendary Les Paul guitar, reflecting the spirit and style of post-war America-a period of cultural growth and prosperity. The image stands as a lasting tribute to their lively energy and groundbreaking innovation in music.
