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Poster for "Happy Henry"
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Color lithograph poster on paper. In one large banner set in a black field at top reads "A musical comedy farce Happy Henry *12* Big Song Hits *12*." The image shows a young girl in a simple print dress standing before a fence, and holding a bonnet and a letter. Below the image is the caption "Daisy." The bottom of the poster is completely torn away.
1907
American Show Print (Firm)
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W013MJB
WHi 89852
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