Something That Did Blow Over, Nov. 7, 1871

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Something That Did Blow Over, Nov. 7, 1871
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Something That Did Blow Over, Nov. 7, 1871

Date1871
MediumWoodcut
DimensionsSheet: 279 × 419 mm. (11 × 16 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Gilman
Object number1933.13.17
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Last Updated1/11/24
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