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MARIA HOYT - MOURNING KEEPSAKE OF M'TOTO GORILLA

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MARIA HOYT - MOURNING KEEPSAKE OF M'TOTO GORILLA

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TWO-SIDED MOURNING KEEPSAKE CONTAINING A PHOTOGRAPH OF M'TOTO ON ONE SIDE AND HAVING BRAIDED HAIR AND HAIR CENTERPIECE OF M'TOTO (1931-1968) ON THE REVERSE. INCLUDED IN THE COLLECTION IS A 5"X7" PHOTOGRAPH OF MRS. HOYT, BESIDE THE DECEASED M'TOTO.

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ALL SALES FINAL. INVOICED POST-AUCTION, BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR BUYER'S PREMIUM, CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE AND ALL SHIPPING COSTS. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 15 DAYS FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING PROCESS. ABSENCE OF NOTES IN CONDITION REPORT SHOULD NOT BE REFLECTED AS AN ITEM IN PERFECT CONDITION. CONDITION REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST PRIOR TO THE LIVE AUCTION.

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MARIA HOYT - MOURNING KEEPSAKE OF M'TOTO GORILLA

Name: MARIA HOYT - MOURNING KEEPSAKE OF M'TOTO GORILLA
SKU: 157483523
Price: 425 USD
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