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1947 Broadway Drama, "The Whole World Over"

1947

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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for 1947 Broadway drama, `The Whole World Over`, starring Uta Hagen & Josef Buloff, with Herbert Berghof & Sanford Meizner. Directed by Harold Clurman, designed by Ralph Alsworth, the production ran 3/27-6/21/1947 for 100 performances in a limited engagement at the Biltmore Theatre. On 11 1/2" x 15" illustration board, for the New York Journal American, includes clipping. 10" x 12 1/2" image. Minor edge soiling, white correction by GW.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1947
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23031stDibs: LU38436841532

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