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Strand Theatre Entrance

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Strand Theatre, 16 E. Mifflin Street, with a "Trader Horn" movie poster with another poster for "Great Whiskers — the Smith Brothers — George Bernard Shaw — The House of David — but the most beard in the world today is worn by (roll this shade) shade."

Date Created:
April 27, 1931
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created April 27, 1931

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.2451B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011ZSF
Legacy ID
WHi 19306

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