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Four Men Playing Cards

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Photographic postcard of a full-length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of four men sitting at a table playing cards, smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol.

Creator:
Witt, Matthew

Publication Information

Creator Witt, Matthew

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Matthew Witt photographs, circa 1917-1950
Call Number CF 921

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01366H
Legacy ID
WHi 34529

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