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Abigail Bringing Presents to David
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Abigail Bringing Presents to David

Date1608
MediumEngraving
DimensionsSheet (trimmed within platemark): 425 × 670 mm. (16 3/4 × 26 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.14701
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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