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Houdini-Water Torture Cell Poster

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Item Details

Description

Houdini-Water Torture Cell Poster; Hand pulled lithograph Two sheets on Coventry paper. Includes certificate of authenticity.Categories: Golden Age of Advertising, View All Golden Age Advertisements, Multiple Sheet Prints, View More RR Products Tag: 2-sheet. Harry Houdini captivated audiences with his grandest escape, the Chinese Water Torture Cell.Â” He is lowered head down into a glass contraption filled with water, in full view, with his feet manacled. He wowed audiences for years and remained unrivaled by his professional peers. Houdini never failed in the escape. Includes certificate of authenticity.

Condition

Please note the posters and lithographs in this auction are stored flat and are in pristine condition. They are not the original print but printed in the 1980's-90's on the same original mylars and antique press. Limited quantity available. Please read lot description for details on specific prints.

Dimensions

87 x 38 in

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Houdini-Water Torture Cell Poster

Name: Houdini-Water Torture Cell Poster
SKU: 108908010
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $4,000

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