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Hans Namuth postcard to Joseph Cornell, 1967 May 9

Physical Details: Postcard : 1 item : handwritten ; 11 x 15 cm.

Sender: Hans Namuth

Recipient: Joseph Cornell

Description: Transcription: Dear Mr. Cornell, for a long, long time now I had been hopeful to meet you and, being a photographer, to take some snaps of you. It would be nice to be able to come out to see you some day- soon- maybe? With or without Diane Waldman. [sic] Her Show (your show) is so beautiful! Sincerely, Hans Namuth

Forms part of: Joseph Cornell papers 1804-1986, bulk 1939-1972

Citation: Hans Namuth postcard to Joseph Cornell, 1967 May 9 . Joseph Cornell papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 8089

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