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Photograph of escape artist Chester De Vere, ca. 1909.

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Photograph of escape artist Chester De Vere, ca. 1909.

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[Escape Artist] Photograph of escape artist Chester De Vere (né Chester Woodin). Circa 1909. Half-length cabinet card portrait of the performer in a web of interlocking shackles. 5 x 7”. Mounted. Program clipping on De Vere from 1909 laid down on reverse.

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Photograph of escape artist Chester De Vere, ca. 1909.

Name: Photograph of escape artist Chester De Vere, ca. 1909.
SKU: 35080979
Price: 150 USD
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