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Mid 20thcentury papier Mache Paris theatre mask of sleepy head
Located in London, GB
Mid 20thcentury papier Mache Paris theatre mask of sleepy head
A quirky example of an early to mid
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Masks
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Handcrafted Mask Depicting the Comedy and Tragedy of Greek Theatre
Located in Roma, IT
A couple of vintage masks inspired by the Greek Roman theater.
They were made in solid brass and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Greco Roman Masks
Materials
Brass
H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould
An unusual piece of early 20th century
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Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Masks
Materials
Canvas
Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mask from Java depicts a mythical creature which would have been used in ‘Wayang Topeng’ dance
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks
Materials
Wood
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H 8.67 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in
Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mask from Java depicts a mythical creature which would have been used in ‘Wayang Topeng’ dance
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks
Materials
Wood
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H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 10.63 in
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks
Materials
Wood
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H 9.85 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Other Masks
Materials
Wood
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H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Other Masks
Materials
Wood
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H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks
Materials
Wood
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H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in
Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks
Materials
Wood
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H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.52 in
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mid-20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Masks
Materials
Wood
H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks
Materials
Wood
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H 10.24 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Cariddi, Seminara Ceramic Mask
Located in Paris, FR
, generating dangerous whirlpools in the water. This myth is reinterpreted in the form of a mask, which inverts
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Masks
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 8.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre
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20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood
TA RA TA TA, Seminara Ceramic Mask
Located in Paris, FR
The apotropaic (warding off evil) mask from Seminara can be distinguished by its horns, wide eyes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Masks
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental African Tribal Burkina Faso Horned Bobo Ceremonial Mask
Located in Miami, FL
: Animal, meaning “the animal comes forth”.
Mask and puppet theatre plays a key role in the culture of two
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20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood
H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Hellenistic Grotesque Theatre Mask of Maccus
Located in London, GB
a strong aesthetic appreciation for theatre costumes. Indeed, props such as masks strongly enhanced
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Figurative Scul...
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Theatre Mask of the 17th Century - Lithograph - 1862
Located in Roma, IT
Italian Theatre Mask of the 17th century is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862.
The artwork
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1860s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Antique Silver Cufflinks Greek Roman Theatre Masks
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These cufflinks were made around 1900 and are made up from miniature copies of Greco-Roman theatre
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
Silver
A Roman bronze applique in the shape of a theatre mask
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Mask of a bearded deity, short beard and hair braided in the characteristic high hairstyle, with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Diane Love for Trifari Japanese Noh Theatre Mask Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Collectible Diane Love for Trifari Japanese Noh Theatre Mask Pendant from the 1970's
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Vintage 1970s American Revival Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Teatro delle Maschere (Theatre of the Masks) - Etching by Marino Marini
By Marino Marini
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 64x49 cm.
Rare and beautiful work by Marino Marini, belonging to the Series "Il Teatro delle Maschere".
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1970s More Prints
Materials
Etching
H 26.38 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in
Théâtre des Masques - Theater of the masks - Original Etching by Marino Marini
By Marino Marini
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed and Numbered. Edition of 50 pieces.
Ref. Guastalla n. A48; G. Di San Lazzaro n. 50f; Toninelli n. 45.
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1950s More Prints
Materials
Etching
H 20.28 in W 14.77 in D 0.04 in
18K Gold and Black White Enamel Theatre Mask Chinese Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting as a ‘Nuo’ mask, with a broad and friendly smiling face. Black and white enamel in 18kt
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20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Japanese Noh theatre Carved Painted Wooden Ko-Omote Mask
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Japanese Noh theatre hand carved and painted wooden mask of Ko-Omote.
Sculpted in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress, Paint
A Roman terracotta red slip ware oil lamp with theatre masks
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Round body with plain nozzle, the discus decorated with three theatre masks, air hole in centre
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Gold Cameo Ring Greek Theatre Mask Silenus Hardstone Intaglio Signet
Located in London, GB
lips and snub-nose. The masks worn to play him in theatre really emphasised these features, as you can
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Comedy & Tragedy Masks Charm 14k Sock & Buskin Drama Theatre Pendant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Theme: Comedy & Tragedy Masks, Sock & Buskin Drama Theatre
Features
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Lava Cameo Bracelet Grand Tour Grand Tour Souvenir Theatre Masks
Located in Munich, Bavaria
from five Ionic colums and twelve smaller carvings of theatre masks. Sixteen different colours of lava
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Antique 1810s Italian Empire Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
H 2.29 in W 7.88 in D 0.36 in
Japanese Mask of Ko-Omote
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Noh theatre sculpted wood mask of Ko-Omote, a young girl. The mask was crafted in the
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Early 20th Century Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ormolu and Wedgwood Mounted Mahogany Commode Attributed to Julius Zwiener
Located in London, GB
Satyr wearing a Theatre Mask of Silenus which appeared in 2013 at Sotheby's New York (12 December 2013
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Marble
Mask and Wig
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Fort Washington, PA
the Mask and Wig Clubhouse).
The Mask and Wig Club, at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
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1890s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
19th Century Theatre Themed Limoges Enamel Painting
Located in London, GB
hair, and is clad in a pink and white dress. In her left hand she holds a theatre mask.
'David
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Antique 19th Century French George II Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Mask of Life, Portrait. Limited edition fashion color photograph.
By Lèa Bon
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mask of Life by Léa Bon
Archival pigment print
Image size: 17.71 in. H x 11.81. W
Edition 1/3
2015
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment
H 17.71 in W 11.81 in D 0.1 in
Noh Mask, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
By Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Located in Yardley, PA
masks used in Japanese Noh theatre. I admire Japanese craftmanship and Noh masks are of my favourites
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Original Vintage Soviet Advertising Poster Festival Of Arts Kunste Design Mask
Located in London, GB
, a theatre mask and a harp musical instrument on a black background. Good condition, folds, creasing
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Vintage 1960s Russian Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
Red Mask, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
By Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Located in Yardley, PA
A watercolor work on archival quality paper 300g/m. Representing a Noh mask used in Japanese Noh
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Japanese Noh Mask 'Tenazuchi no Mikoto' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a mask made with wood, made in Japan around 1960s.
This mask is used for Noh theatre. On
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
1900 Original Poster by PAL for the National Lottery - Theatre
By Pal (Jean de Paléologue)
Located in PARIS, FR
a mask of tragedy and comedy around the waist.
Jean de Paleologu or de Paleologue, born in 1855 and
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Early 1900s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
T. C. Jones on Broadway in "Mask and Gown"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
`Mask and Gown` at the Golden Theatre. Ran 9/10-10/12/1957. Jones impersonated Bette Davis, Tallulah
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Illustration Board, Ink, Pen
19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood
Located in Leuven , BE
Unusual Balinese monkey mask-most probably a representation of Hanuman
Here is some more info
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Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ciros Life - British 50's art male portrait oil painting London theatre West End
By Laurence Henry Irving
Located in London, GB
Henry Irving and depicts a man of little means outside a London theatre doorway. The painting is in good
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade.
We believe this mask is of the Noh theatre
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
H 7.7 in W 5.7 in D 2.1 in
"Yellow Bird Black Mask" Ink & Acrylic on paper framed by Devie
By Devie Elzafon
Located in Carmel, CA
Inspired by the theatre world, Devie had retained her own unique drawing strokes. Her works reflect
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Ink
H 23 in W 19 in D 1 in
Fine Almost Life Size 1940's Plaster Comedy and Tragedy Theater Masks Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
of theatre masks before, but how many of us know the history? I, for one, did not but thanks to the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Plaster
H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Paul Colin, Original Art Deco Poster, African Oceanic Art, Punu Mask, Moai, 1930
By Paul Colin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Art Deco poster of African and Oceanic inspiration depicting a Punu mask from Gabon and a
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20th Century French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
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H 46.86 in W 31.11 in D 0.4 in
Jimmy Archer - Baseball Great for the 1908 Chicago Cubs In A Catchers Mask
By Margie Lawrence
Located in Chicago, IL
– Illustration, Printmaking, Chicago, IL
University of Wisconsin-Madison – Theatre, Madison, WI
Drake University
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite, Paper
A Rare and Finely Detailed Greek Bronze Statuette of an Actor with Large Phallus
Located in London, GB
Literature:
Bieber M., The History of the Greek and Roman Theatre, Princeton, 1961, pp. 45-48, n. fig. 198
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Floor Lamps attr. to Alessandro Mazzucottelli, Italy early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
of Art Nouveau wrought iron floor lamps, reminiscent of theatre masks symbolizing comedy and tragedy
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Early 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 64.96 in W 18.5 in D 15.75 in
Ode to Picasso's 'Portrait of Dora Maar'
By E2 - Kleinveld & Julien
Located in New Orleans, LA
over the photographic print of Kleinveld, emphasizing the masking of grief.
The artists say of their
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"The Power" Compelling, Authoritative Painting of Three Figures
By Claudio Pinto
Located in Baltimore, MD
, Claudio gave life to what he calls "The Theatre of Life": A series of characters representing the routine
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ode to Picasso's 'Portrait of Dora Maar'
By E2 - Kleinveld & Julien
Located in New Orleans, LA
over the photographic print of Kleinveld, emphasizing the masking of grief.
The artists say of their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Ode to Picasso's 'Portrait of Dora Maar'
By E2 - Kleinveld & Julien
Located in New Orleans, LA
over the photographic print of Kleinveld, emphasizing the masking of grief.
The artists say of their
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Tulip Mania (Circular Color Photograph of Figures & Flowers)
By Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick
Located in Hudson, NY
their somewhat absurd and arbitrary natures. Costumes and masks were traditionally worn so that all
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Opera Costume Design for The Barber of Seville by Oliver Messel
By Oliver Messel
Located in London, GB
also made papier mache and wax masks for student events and an exhibition of these masks at the
Category
1950s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
British Art Deco woodcut print of a figure creeping up on a foe
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
published The Art of the Theatre, which called for the development of a non-naturalistic æsthetic. From 1908
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
H 4.13 in W 4.63 in D 1 in
Original Vintage YWCA & Bureau of Social Education Poster - The Play's The Thing
By Lucile Patterson Marsh
Located in London, GB
Comedia del Arte theatre mask with a green floral wreath above and the title in stylized white and red
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Vintage 1920s American Posters
Materials
Paper
H 26.38 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
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