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Duke Ellington Getting Ready

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Duke Ellington is knotting his necktie in a mirror prior to a performance at the Milwaukee Arena.

Date Created:
November 24, 1951
Creator:
Milwaukee journal

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee journal
Date Created November 24, 1951

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee journal negatives, circa 1955-circa 1982
Call Number PH 3425

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0137LD
Legacy ID
WHi 148503

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