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[WALTER JEANS]. Harry Marvello Silver Hat Billboard Poster Photograph. Circa 1920. Oversize black-and-white photograph of the rare poster depicting The Silver Hat, an effect invented by Walter Jeans and incorporating the Million Dollar Mystery principle. Penciled caption to verso describes the image and states that it was a “six-sheet” poster. Secondary notation states: “Please return to Harry Marvello….” 18 ¾ x 8 ½”. Two pieces, mounted to stiff card, reinforced with paper tape at verso.