Baby Peggy's own story book (1924)

Record Details:

Title:
Baby Peggy's own story book
Date:
1924
Publisher:
New York : Frederick A. Stokes Company
Volume:
Baby Peggy's own story book
Leaf #:
00053
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Motion pictures--Biography
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
November 07, 2023
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