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Gelatin silver print - Harry Houdini in white trunks escapes from his handcuffs and his leg irons, about 1906 | McCord Museum
Harry Houdini in white trunks escapes from his handcuffs and his leg irons, about 1906
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Harry Houdini in white trunks escapes from his handcuffs and his leg irons, about 1906
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 in white trunks escapes from his handcuffs and his leg irons, about 1906
Photographer
SignatureNon signé / Unsigned
InscriptionsL.l. : (c) R. BERG
Period 20e siècle
Medium / Technique Silver salts on paper
Gelatin silver process
Dimensions25,2 × 20,3 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Object NumberM2014.128.702.140
DivisionPhotography - Documentary Collection
CollectionMcCord
CreditPurchase, funds graciously donated by La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso
Status
Not on view

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Gelatin silver print
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Gelatin silver print
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Inconnu / Unknown
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