1921 Sues for using image without permission

In 1921, you couldn't just snap a photo of a woman and use it for advertising or promotional purposes - under section 51 of Article V of the Civil Rights law.  Famous Native American actress and dancer, Esther G. Deer (Princess White Deer) had one of her photographs used in a magazine and she decided to sue. I've been unable to find out whether she was successful or not, but the public boo-hooed her, saying that she should feel honored, and that now the magazine might go under.
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1921, March 6  The Brooklyn Daily Eagle 
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Esther Deer    AKA Princess White Deer
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Esther Louise Georgette Deer (circa 1891-1992) was a Native American dancer and singer. She was of the Mohawk tribe. She performed under the name Princess White Deer as part of The Famous Deer Brothers, a family stage act, which toured the United States, Europe and South Africa. She returned to America as the country was preparing to enter World War I, and participated in war bond rallies, where she was noticed by Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr..[4] She joined his Ziegfeld Follies, and became one of its principal artists. She also lobbied to have the rights of Native Americans recognized in America.

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