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Harry Houdini seated and bound up in chains, about 1920
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Harry Houdini seated and bound up in chains, about 1920

Gelatin silver print

Harry Houdini seated and bound up in chains, about 1920
SignatureNon signé / Unsigned
InscriptionsL.r. : L318-25
Date About 1920
Medium / Technique Silver salts on paper
Gelatin silver process
DimensionsImage: 22,7 × 18,5 cm Support: 24,8 × 19,9 cm
Object NumberM2014.128.703.40
CollectionMcCord
CreditPurchase, funds graciously donated by La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso
Status
Not on view

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