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Cartoon - Sometimes the Size of a Tree Can Only Be Measured after It's Down. | McCord Museum
La taille d'un arbre ne peut parfois être mesurée qu'une fois qu'il a été abattu
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La taille d'un arbre ne peut parfois être mesurée qu'une fois qu'il a été abattu
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

Sometimes the Size of a Tree Can Only Be Measured after It's Down.
Artist (1917-2007)
SignatureL. r. within image, JOHN COLLINS
Date 1959
Medium / Technique Ink, graphite and opaque white pigment on paper
Dimensions37.0 x 29.1 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Canada
Object NumberM965.199.5025
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of John Collins - The Gazette
Status
Not on view

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A City's Heart Is Measured by its Helping Hand.
John Collins
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Sometimes You Just Can't Win.
John Collins
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"Sometimes You Have to Run Yourself".
John Collins
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M965.199.964
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John Collins
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Down to Proper Size.
John Collins
About 1952
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We Have to Come Down to Earth Sometime.
John Collins
About 1962
M965.199.3839
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"No, No, It's the Ship Goes Down with the Captain".
John Collins
About 1966
M965.199.1406
"It's Only a Difference in Moustaches".
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"It's Only a Difference in Moustaches".
John Collins
About 1952
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It's Better to Get Down than to Fall Down.
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John Collins
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M965.199.1363

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