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Cartoon
The People's Friend
Artist
Arthur George Racey
(1870-1941)
SignatureL.r., A. G. Racey
InscriptionsWritten in pencil above cartoon: Why not borrow one to give a few lessons to the police here in effective regulation of crowds without losing control of emotions but with cool efficency and restraint which command admiration and obtain obedience and respect.
Date
1933
Medium / Technique
Ink and graphite
Dimensions42.4 x 33 cm
Origin
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2005.23.208
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Susan Racey Godber and Margaret Racey Stavert
Status
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