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Gelatin silver print - Harry Houdini reading a book in his library, about 1925 | McCord Museum
Scanned at 600dpi
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Harry Houdini reading a book in his library, about 1925

You can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. Need more information about image licensing or a higher resolution image? Read our Photographic Services and Copyright page.

Gelatin silver print

Harry Houdini reading a book in his library, about 1925
Photographer
SignatureNon signé / Unsigned
InscriptionsHandwritten on label, c. : In his Library; handwritten on back, u.c. : Houdini in his library / 30687-4
Date About 1925
Medium / Technique Silver salts on paper
Gelatin silver process
Dimensions17,3 × 24 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Object NumberM2014.128.703.39
DivisionPhotography - Documentary Collection
CollectionMcCord
CreditPurchase, funds graciously donated by La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso

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This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation and Canadian Heritage.