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Excavation du lit du fleuve Saint-Laurent
Excavation du lit du fleuve Saint-Laurent

Wood engraving

Excavation of the bed of the St. Lawrence River
Draughtsman (1812-1883)
Lithographer
Publisher (1791-1862)
Wood engraver (active 1856-1883)
SignatureL. l., engraved within the image, P. Justyne; l. r., engraved within the image, Butterworth & Heath.
Date 1860
Medium / Technique Ink on paper
Relief printing
Dimensions7.5 x 7.2 cm
Origin London, England
Object NumberM15934.31
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of David Ross McCord

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