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Amos 'n Andy on the Capitol Theatre Marquee

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The Capitol Theatre marquee, 209 State Street, advertises Amos 'n Andy in "Check and Double Check" flanked by the Lurose' women's clothing store, 205 State Street, and the Kaybee clothing store, 213 State Street.

Date Created:
October 28, 1930
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
October 28, 1930

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.1950B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013AT5
Legacy ID
WHi 19901

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