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Cartoon - Hanging by a Thread. | McCord Museum
Ne tient plus qu'à un fil...
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Cartoon

Hanging by a Thread.
Artist (1917-2007)
SignatureL. r. within image, JOHN COLLINS
Date 1939
Medium / Technique Ink, crayon and graphite on cardboard
Dimensions38.3 x 28.3 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Canada
Object NumberM965.199.4214
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of John Collins - The Gazette

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Winding thread, Cap à l'Aigle, QC, about 1895
Gelatin silver glass plate negative
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This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation and Canadian Heritage.