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MARIA HOYT - M'TOTO GORILLA PHOTOGRAPH AND SCARF

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MARIA HOYT - M'TOTO GORILLA PHOTOGRAPH AND SCARF

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Description

A CHARIMING GILT, HEART-SHAPED FRAME CONTAINING A PHOTOGRAPH OF M' TOTO AND PET KITTEN PRINCIPE. TAKEN AT THE HOYT ESTATE IN COUNTRY CLUB PARK, HAVANA, CUBA, C.1933. ALSO INCLUDES A SILK HANDKERCHIEF EMBROIDERED "MARIA". FRAME IS 5"X6"

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ALL SALES FINAL. INVOICED POST-AUCTION, BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR BUYER'S PREMIUM, CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE AND ALL SHIPPING COSTS. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 15 DAYS FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING PROCESS. ABSENCE OF NOTES IN CONDITION REPORT SHOULD NOT BE REFLECTED AS AN ITEM IN PERFECT CONDITION. CONDITION REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST PRIOR TO THE LIVE AUCTION.

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MARIA HOYT - M'TOTO GORILLA PHOTOGRAPH AND SCARF

Name: MARIA HOYT - M'TOTO GORILLA PHOTOGRAPH AND SCARF
SKU: 157483522
Price: 400 USD
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