Important 1945 Set Design for "Skin of our Teeth" by Roger Furse
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Important 1945 Set Design for "Skin of our Teeth" by Roger Furse
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- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1940s
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- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1001038651170
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