The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Pt. IV
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[MASKELYNE]. Archive of Printed and Manuscript Material Rel...
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[MASKELYNE]. Archive of Printed and Manuscript Material Relating to J.N. Maskelyne, the Egyptian Hall, and Associated Performers. London, late 19th?early 20th century. Contents include: cover art for the Maskelyne Mysteries game; a 1924 photograph of the Magic Circle wreath and congratulatory plaque; Maskelyne & Cooke book order form; correspondence from Albert Smith; newspaper articles regarding J.N. Maskelyne and the Egyptian Hall; engraved plates depicting Maskelyne & Cooke's automata, exterior and interior views of the Hall, and a portrait of John Nevil Maskelyne; performance review of Egyptian Hall magician M. Buatier de Kolta; proposed building plans; and an 1887 caricature engraving.
