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Mid-Day
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Mid-Day

Date1809
MediumEtching and engraving
Dimensions225 × 332 mm. (8 7/8 × 13 1/16 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.14028
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Last Updated1/11/24
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