Howard Hughes personal vintage presentation portrait in portfolio....

Description

Howard Hughes personal vintage presentation portrait in portfolio. (ca. 1930s) Vintage gelatin silver 7.5 x 9.25 head & shoulders portrait of the dashing Hughes wearing dark suit and tie. Mounted on 12 x 15.5 photographer's mat with deckled edges and accompanying portfolio. Crease at upper right of mat (not affecting photo). Portfolio exhibits creasing and handling along edges. From the personal collection of Howard Hughes.

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