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Eddie Cantor Putting on Blackface Makeup in front of Triple Mirror
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Eddie Cantor applying blackface makeup in front of a triple mirror. The mirror on the left reflects the left side of his face without makeup, the center mirror shows his face in half white, half black makeup, and the right shows the right side of his face in blackface makeup. A man is standing in the background behind the mirrors.
August 3, 1946
Milwaukee journal
Publication Information
| Creator | Milwaukee journal |
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| Date Created | August 3, 1946 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Milwaukee journal negatives, circa 1955-circa 1982 |
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| Call Number | PH 3425 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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