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Portrait of a man holding Houdini's book
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Portrait of a man holding Houdini's book
Portrait of a man holding Houdini's book

Gelatin silver print

Portrait of a man holding Houdini's book
SignatureNon signé / Unsigned
InscriptionsStamped on back, l.l. : 76C
Date About 1959
Medium / Technique Silver salts on card
Gelatin silver process
Dimensions8,9 × 6,4 cm
Object NumberM2014.128.702.1
CollectionMcCord
CreditPurchase, funds graciously donated by La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso
Status
Not on view

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Book cover of Houdini’s “Magical Rope Ties & Escape"
Book cover of Houdini’s “Magical Rope Ties & Escape"
Inconnu / Unknown
M2014.128.672.1
Houdini's Book of Magic. The Master of Magic Reveals his Secrets
Houdini's Book of Magic. The Master of Magic Reveals his Secrets
Ben Hamilton
1982
M2014.128.860
Houdini's Book of Magic and Party Pastimes
Houdini's Book of Magic and Party Pastimes
Harry Houdini
1927
M2014.128.862
The Great Houdini's Book of Magic: Tricks, Puzzles & Stunts
The Great Houdini's Book of Magic: Tricks, Puzzles & Stunts
Harry Houdini
1979
M2014.128.863
The Great Houdini's Book of Magic: Tricks, Puzzles & Stunts
The Great Houdini's Book of Magic: Tricks, Puzzles & Stunts
Harry Houdini
1976
M2014.128.864
List of Harry Houdini's Magic Books
List of Harry Houdini's Magic Books
1992
M2014.128.709.58
Prospectus announcing Harry Houdini's book "The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin"
Prospectus announcing Harry Houdini's book "The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin"
after 1908
M2014.128.702.25
Handbill announcing the book "Houdini's History of Magic in Boston, 1792-1915," by Henry Jefferson Moulton
Handbill announcing the book "Houdini's History of Magic in Boston, 1792-1915," by Henry Jefferson Moulton
About 1983
M2014.128.702.121
Handbill announcing the book "Houdini's Magic," by Walter B. Gibson
Handbill announcing the book "Houdini's Magic," by Walter B. Gibson
after 1932
M2014.128.702.118
Hardeen Presents Houdini's Temple of Mystery, Atlantic City, NJ, 1933-1935
Hardeen Presents Houdini's Temple of Mystery, Atlantic City, NJ, 1933-1935
Inconnu / Unknown
About 1928
M2014.128.706.7
Man holding a book, reclining on couch made up as a bed, 1917-27
Man holding a book, reclining on couch made up as a bed, 1917-27
Captain George E. Mack
1917-1927
MP-0000.597.177
Houdini's key collection, Houdini Magical Hall of Fame, Niagara Falls, ON, after 1968
Houdini's key collection, Houdini Magical Hall of Fame, Niagara Falls, ON, after 1968
Inconnu / Unknown
M2014.128.702.135

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