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Portrait of Magician W.E. Robinson.

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Robinson, William Ellsworth (Chung Ling Soo). Portrait of Magician W.E. Robinson. Half-length image of the Scotsman from Brooklyn who went on to international fame as Chung Ling Soo, the “Marvelous Chinese Conjurer.” 4 ¾ x 3 ½”. Laid down; one corner damaged.

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Portrait of Magician W.E. Robinson.

Name: Portrait of Magician W.E. Robinson.
SKU: 53102957
Price: 2600 USD
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