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The Prompter

PortfolioPlate 27 from the series "Acutalités"
Date1870
MediumCrayon lithograph with hand coloring
DimensionsImage: 218 x 203 mm. (8 9/16 x 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 number1996.48.3893
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Last Updated1/11/24
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