Vintage matte-finish 9 x 12 photo of Russell in flamboyant attire, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Buster Collier, a remembrance of your friendship, Lillian Russell, June 12th, 1912”; and an ink signature, “Yours truly, Lillian Russell,” on an off-white 5.25 x 2.25 slip affixed to a scrapbook page. In overall very good condition, with trimmed edges to the photo and the inscription light but legible, and scattered foxing and soiling to the signed slip. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA for the photo. Provenance: William Collier Family Collection. RR Auction COA.
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