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Ballet Couple

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William F. Christensen, one of the famous Christensen brothers, and his professional pupil, Mignon Lee, in a ballet pose. The print is inscribed to "My friend, Leo Kehl."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Kehl School of Dance, Madison, Wisconsin, records, 1894-2015
Call Number PH M92-249.690 Box 3

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0134CA
Legacy ID
WHi 28856

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