Away with the ballast

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Away with the ballast
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Away with the ballast

PortfolioPlate 181 from the series "Actualités"
Date1869
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsImage: 240 x 207 mm. (9 7/16 x 8 1/8 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 number1996.48.17340
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Last Updated1/11/24
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