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Stage Curtain

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A stage curtain with advertising for local businesses, and a landscape scene in the middle depicting a sailboat near a shoreline with an island in the distance. The name "Frank Kolb" is painted on the top left of the curtain.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)01672

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013GK5
Legacy ID
WHi 99565

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