Vintage glossy 8x10” bw photo shows Vaughan posing in sequined gown and has Gale Agency, Inc./George Treadwell Management notations at bottom margin with her name at left. James J. Kriegsmann photographer mark at lower left. A jazz vocalist nicknamed “The Divine One” and “Sassie,” Vaughan was a Grammy Award winner and received the NEA Jazz Masters Award in 1989. This c. 1940s vintage publicity photo is signed in blue ink “To Bev Watch The Poop Sac. Could Only Lead To Blood Shed Will Miss You Sassie Vaughan.” Lt. aging/handling wear but displays Exc. Rare to find a signed item from Vaughan using her “Sassie” nickname. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake’s COA.