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$7,000

318. Thurston, Howard. Howard Thurston’s Dressing Room Door Sign. American, ca. 1927. Fiber-board-type signed bearing the name “Howard Thurston” in metallic silver on a blue metallic background. A letter of provenance accompanying the sign states, “This was obtained from Thomas Chew Worthington…Thurston would hang this little sign on his dressing room door in theatres…as a good luck charm according to Thomas Chew Worthington III.” Sign 9 ½ x 1 ¾”. Framed with conservation glass and a photo of Thurston to an overall size of 16 ½ x 23”. Not examined out of frame.


Potter & Potter

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2013-10-26

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Date:
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