[Lillian Gish speaking on telephone] by Nell Dorr (1893-1988)

Nell Dorr (1893-1988); [Lillian Gish speaking on telephone]; nitrate negative; Amon Carter Museum of American Art; Fort Worth TX; P1990.47.3524





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