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Mark Twain in Academic Cap & Gown 1901 Princeton NJ

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Mark Twain in Academic Cap & Gown 1901 Princeton NJ

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Description

Mark Twain in Academic Cap & Gown 1901 Princeton NJMark Twain in Mortarboard and Academic Gown, 1901
Photograph by Royal Hill Rose, Princeton, NJ.
Printed from the glass-plate negative. Appears as later print due to fine condition.
Dimensions: 9 x 6, matting mounted 15 x 9.5 in.
Samuel Clemens visited Laurence Hutton, a literary editor of Harper magazine in Prinston. During this visit, on May 10, 1901, Mark Twain was made an honorary member of the Princeton University s Cliosophic Literary Society.
On verso attached, NY Times article and the provenance letter.
Reference:
https://www.gettyimages.co.nz/detail/news-photo/mark-twain-in-mortarboard-and-academic-gown-news-photo/640459733

Condition

Fine condiiton, matt mounted. Please refer to photos or request additional info. The absence or brevity of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. Condition reports are obtained via email or by phone. Any condition statement given as a courtesy to a client is only an opinion and not to be treated as a statement of fact. Zikorn AH shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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Mark Twain in Academic Cap & Gown 1901 Princeton NJ

Name: Mark Twain in Academic Cap & Gown 1901 Princeton NJ
Brand: A.W. and Marion Geller
SKU: 141361703
Price: 1400 USD
Availability: InStock

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