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For a poor American, please
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For a poor American, please

PortfolioPlate 463
Date1835
MediumCrayon and brush and tusche lithograph with scraping
DimensionsImage: 217 x 279 mm. (8 9/16 x 11 in.)

Credit LineThe George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object number1996.48.3865
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Last Updated1/11/24
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