Prints and drawings of theater scenes, 1932-1953.

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Prints and drawings of theater scenes, 1932-1953.

Prints and drawings by Don Freeman include dress rehearsals, backstage scenes and views of the stage and audience from the wings.

5 drawings : b&w ; 46 cm. x 40 cm. and smaller.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8145597

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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