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Willard, Harry. Early lobby portrait of Willard the Wizard. N.p., ca. 1920. Early and handsome portrait of this magician, long a favorite in the southern states where he and his family toured. 11 x 14". Lightly soiled in lower left but not affecting image. Good condition.


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Date:
2010-05-16

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Powell, Frederick Eugene. Lobby photo of magician F.E. Powell. San Francisco, Bushnell, ca. 1910. Oversize half-length portrait photo of Powell, on large photographer’s mount. In Read more…


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