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Cartoon - "Because It's There". | McCord Museum
Parce qu'il est là
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Parce qu'il est là
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

"Because It's There".
Artist (1917-2007)
SignatureL. r. within image, JOHN COLLINS
Date About 1969
Medium / Technique Ink, graphite, watercolour on Cardboard
Dimensions37.4 x 29.1 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Canada
Object NumberM965.199.8036
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of John Collins - The Gazette
Status
Not on view

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This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation and Canadian Heritage.