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Souvenir

SignatureUnderneath photograph, printed : Archiv für Kunst u. Wissenschaft Charlottenburg; u.r. : No 158
InscriptionsOn back, handwritten, u.r. : to be sold / back into the / thatrical profession / upon my death G. D. ; l.r. : I saw Houdini perform / his great magic upon five (5) / different occasions. I met him / in his dressing room for a / long + very pleasant / visit un Feb. 1926. He / died Oct. 31, 1926. / Signed / George W Mott; u.c. : The Lyceum / [...] and / [...] Assemblies / [...]emories Collection" / [...] Mr. and Mrs. George / De Mott / Box-105 / Millville, Pa / [...] 7846; c. : A Rare antique museum / piece / A set of Houdini's Handcuffs / Presented to George De Mott by / Houdinis Brother Hardeen. / Value - $ 100.00 (one hundred / dollars) / NO LESS !!! / Property of / George De Mott. / Millville / Pa; printed on label, u.c. : from the / George / W. / de Mott / Collection; The Framers / & Framers Gallery / 3780 E. Market Street / York, PA / 757-1764
Date about 1945
Medium / Technique Paper; board; metal; wood
Assembled
Dimensions53.4 × 65.5 × 5.5 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Memorabilia
Object NumberM2014.128.691.1-3
DivisionMaterial Culture - Domestic Objects
CreditPurchase, funds graciously donated by La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso
Status
Not on view

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