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Turning Out the Light
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Turning Out the Light

Portfoliofrom the series "New York City Life"
Date1905
MediumEtching
DimensionsSheet: 228 x 300 mm. (9 x 11 13/16 in.)
Plate: 125 x 176 mm. (4 15/16 x 6 15/16 in.)

Credit LinePurchase Fund
Object number1958.119
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Last Updated1/11/24
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