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H.L. Mencken, July 19, 1932

Artist Carl Van Vechten (American, 1880 - 1964)
Date1932
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 9 3/4 x 7 3/8 inches (24.77 x 18.73 cm)
Framed: 18 1/4 x 15 1/4 inches (46.36 x 38.74 cm)
Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Object number2005.27.4433
InscribedBlindstamp "Photograph by / Carl Van Vechten" Front of Print Artist's Stamp
On View
Not on view
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Descriptionof Henry Mencken, standing, holding a cigar. Artist's blindstamp in lower right corner on front of print.
Copyright© Carl Van Vechten Trust
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