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La troupe tirant sur la foule, émeutes Gavazzi, Montréal, QC, 1853
La troupe tirant sur la foule, émeutes Gavazzi, Montréal, QC, 1853

Wood engraving

Troops firing on the crowd, Gavazzi Riots, Montreal, QC, 1853
Engraver (1831-1899)
SignatureL. c. within image, P. Le Sueur; l. r. within image, J. WALKER. Sc
Date 1853
Medium / Technique Ink on paper
Relief printing
Origin Canada
Object NumberM710
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of David Ross McCord

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