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Si les politiciens d'Ottawa abandonnent leurs lunettes en écaille, je démissionne
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Si les politiciens d'Ottawa abandonnent leurs lunettes en écaille, je démissionne
You can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. Need more information about image licensing or a higher resolution image? Read our Photographic Services and Copyright page.

Cartoon

If Ottawa Gives Up Horn-Rimmed Glasses I Quit.
Artist (1917-2007)
SignatureL. r. within image, JOHN COLLINS
Date About 1957
Medium / Technique Ink and graphite on paper
Dimensions37.1 x 29.3 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM965.199.1005
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of John Collins - The Gazette
Status
Not on view

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