Gloria Nord
Gloria Nord
Reference number:
8783Description:
An original vintage circa 1940s autograph book page, clearly signed in pencil by Gloria Nord.
Suitable for mounting and display.
Certification:
AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
12x10cm Sized Autograph Book Page. |
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Condition: |
Average. View Image. Some age foxing on the page. |
About
About Gloria Nord

GLORIA NORD d2009. American roller-skater, ice skater and pin-up girl who became known as "the Sonja Henie of the roller rinks" She was reportedly adored by millions in the 1940-1950s for her balletic finesse and theatrical flamboyance. In the 1950s, she turned to ice skating and was featured in productions at Wembley Arena in London. In 1953, she gave a Royal Command Performance in front of Queen Elizabeth II and later toured Europe & Australia with her skating reviews and then went onto continue performing until the early 1960s. She died in Mission Viejo in December 2009 at the age of 87.