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Maude Adams
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Seated carte-de-visite portrait of American stage actress Maude Adams. She is resting her arms on the chair back and is holding a mask in her hand. She is wearing a large hat, a dress with puffy sleeves and long gloves.
circa 1890-1899
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W01388B
WHi 152015
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