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Portrait of Houdini and Ching Ling Foo, ca. 1910.

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Portrait of Houdini and Ching Ling Foo, ca. 1910.

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Houdini, Harry. Full-length portrait of Houdini and Ching Ling Foo. [New York], ca. 1910. Houdini and the great Chinese magician stand outside the Brighton Beach theatre, where Foo was appearing. 6 ¼ x 9 ½”. Scrapbook remnants on verso, one chip at left; good.

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Portrait of Houdini and Ching Ling Foo, ca. 1910.

Name: Portrait of Houdini and Ching Ling Foo, ca. 1910.
SKU: 28862326
Price: 500 USD
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