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Summary
Title devised by cataloger.
(DLC/PP-1932:0033).
Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
Published in: Harper's weekly, 34:564 (July 19, 1890).
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Date
01/01/1890
Contributors
Smedley, W. T. (William Thomas), 1858-1920, artist
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
Publication may be restricted. For information see "Cabinet of American Illustration," http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/111_cai.html
