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Photomechanical print - Portrait of the world famous Harry Houdini (Weiss), about 1895 | McCord Museum
Portrait of the world famous Harry Houdini (Weiss), about 1895
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Portrait of the world famous Harry Houdini (Weiss), about 1895
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.

Photomechanical print

Portrait of the world famous Harry Houdini (Weiss), about 1895
Artist
SignatureNon signé / Unsigned
InscriptionsPrinted, c. : THE WORLD FAMOUS / HARRY HOUDINI (Weiss) / The original jail breaker and creator of the challenge performance as presented / by him. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, April 6th, 1874.
Period 20e siècle
Dimensions24,2 × 15,8 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Object NumberM2014.128.702.126
DivisionPhotography - Documentary Collection
CreditPurchase, funds graciously donated by La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso
Status
Not on view

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Letter from Ehrich Weiss (Harry Houdini) to his mother Cecilia Steiner Weiss
Colour transparency
Letter from Ehrich Weiss (Harry Houdini) to his mother Cecilia Steiner Weiss
Inconnu / Unknown
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Portrait of Harry Houdini, about 1913
Photomechanical print
Portrait of Harry Houdini, about 1913
Inconnu / Unknown
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Houdini the World Famous Jail-Breaker and Handcuff King!
Magic poster
Houdini the World Famous Jail-Breaker and Handcuff King!
Inconnu / Unknown
1902
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The World's Most Famous Dare-Devil Houdini in the Submersible Iron-Bound Box Mystery
Magic poster
The World's Most Famous Dare-Devil Houdini in the Submersible Iron-Bound Box Mystery
Inconnu / Unknown
1917
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The World-Famous Houdini. The Original Handcuff King and Jail Breaker
Postcard
The World-Famous Houdini. The Original Handcuff King and Jail Breaker
Inconnu / Unknown
about 1908
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Houdini!!! The Career of Ehrich Weiss
Book
Houdini!!! The Career of Ehrich Weiss
Kenneth Silverman
1996
M2014.128.815
Handbill announcing Hardeen, brother and successor to the world famous Houdini, at the Westchester County Center
Flier
Handbill announcing Hardeen, brother and successor to the world famous Houdini, at the Westchester County Center
1933
M2014.128.706.46
Hardeen: Successor to his famous brother Houdini. World's master illusionist available for conventions, churches and clubs
Flier
Hardeen: Successor to his famous brother Houdini. World's master illusionist available for conventions, churches and clubs
About 1940
M2014.128.706.29
Houdini, The World-Famous Jail Breaker and Handcuff King
Flier
Houdini, The World-Famous Jail Breaker and Handcuff King
Willson's New Walk Printing Works
1902
M2014.128.677.6
Original Postcard of Houdini, about 1920
Photomechanical print
Original Postcard of Houdini, about 1920
Inconnu / Unknown
about 1920
M2014.128.587
Houdini in "The Grim Game", about 1919
Photomechanical print
Houdini in "The Grim Game", about 1919
Inconnu / Unknown
about 1919
M2014.128.681.2
Harry Houdini, about 1895
Gelatin silver print
Harry Houdini, about 1895
Inconnu / Unknown
about 1895
M2014.128.682.1

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