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Wood engraving
Mr. Punch in Canada, cartoon, 1849
Artist
Anonymous
Engraver
John Henry Walker
(1831-1899)
SignatureL. l. within image, J. WALKER Sc
Date
1849
Medium / Technique
Ink on paper mounted on paper
Relief printing
Relief printing
Dimensions18.7 x 16.3 cm
Origin
Canada
Object NumberM911.1.9
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Kathleen Walker-Burns
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