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Claire Ruth Leaving Hospital After Husband's Death photograph, 1948 August 16
Claire Ruth Leaving Hospital After Husband's Death photograph
Claire Ruth Leaving Hospital After Husband's Death photograph, 1948 August 16
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Claire Ruth Leaving Hospital After Husband's Death photograph

Date1948 August 16
DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Claire Ruth. The caption (not shown) reads "Mrs. George Herman Ruth, wife of Babe Ruth, closes her eyes as she leaves Memorial Hospital in New York City, Aug. 16, after the death from cancer of her famous husband. With her is Mrs. Wilbur Moberly (partially hidden, wearing polka dot dress), of Baltimore, Md., the Babe's sister."
Object numberBL-1968-01451-0723
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials
Dimensions8.25 x 6.75 in.
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