The Political Toy Man

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The Political Toy Man
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The Political Toy Man

DatePublished July 1825
MediumEtching with hand coloring
Dimensions286 × 200 mm. (11 1/4 × 7 7/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Robert Freedman
Object number1957.209.22
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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