Russell Ball (1842-1942), May McAvoy (circa 1920s)

Russell Ball (American, 1842-1942) May McAvoy, circa 1920s Toned gelatin silver print 13-1/4 x 10-1/4 inches (33.7 x 26.0 cm) (image/sheet) Signed in green crayon in the image. Photographer's stamp, verso. May Irene McAvoy (1899 – 1984) was an American silent-film actress. She played Laura Pennington in The Enchanted Cottage, Esther in Ben-Hur, and Mary Dale in The Jazz Singer.

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Condition Report: Overall excellent condition. A very small dots of retouching. Mild silver mirroring. Sheet with deckled edges. Some smudging to mat recto, not affecting the image. Sheet is cornered to board. Window mat measures 20 by 16 inches. Not framed.