Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. After the death of silent film actress Mabel Normand her belongings were bestowed to husband Lew Cody. Now that he has died, Public Administrator Brown has taken charge of his estate. A piece of Mabel Normand's famous gold tooth was sold for 55 cents. Story related to photograph appears with the article, "Gems of Mabel Normand and Lew Cody Auctioned," Los Angeles Times, 09 Aug 1935: A1. Dorothy holds in one hand a small box holding several matching pieces of jewelry. In her other hand she holds two rings, a cross, and another object. Text from negative sleeve: 1534 - Dorothy Koerner Lew Cody + Mabel Normand's Rings 8-8-35 [stamped:] Aug 14 1935 Handwritten on negative: Dorothy Koerner 8-8-35
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