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L'ami du peuple
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L'ami du peuple

Cartoon

The People's Friend
Artist (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
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Susan Racey Godber and Margaret Racey Stavert
Status
Not on view

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