Peace, as strong as the Chinese at the hippodrome... will she also be able to swallow sabre blades?

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Peace, as strong as the Chinese at the hippodrome... will she also be able to swallow sabre blades?
Image Not Available for Peace, as strong as the Chinese at the hippodrome... will she also be able to swallow sabre blades?

Peace, as strong as the Chinese at the hippodrome... will she also be able to swallow sabre blades?

PortfolioPlate 145 from the series "Actualités"
Date1867
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 254 x 213 mm. (10 x 8 3/8 in.)
Credit LineBoard of Trustees Fund
Object number1962.124
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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