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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 8, 1954 reads, "Cheeta, known as the 'Human Chimpanzee of the Stage' and equally as famous as a TV star, will be among headliners to entertain at the grand opening of Von's new Pacoima Market at Woodman avenue and Osborne street. Cheeta and her pal, shown here, will appear at the market Saturday, Dec. 11, from 2 until 4 p.m. Two hundred autographed photographs of Cheeta will be given away during the appearance at Von's."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
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