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Cartoon - The Handcuffs Are on the Wrong Hands. | McCord Museum
Ce n'est pas lui qu'il fallait menotter
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Ce n'est pas lui qu'il fallait menotter
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

The Handcuffs Are on the Wrong Hands.
Artist (1917-2007)
SignatureL. r. within image, JOHN COLLINS
Date About 1947
Medium / Technique Ink and graphite on paper
Dimensions36.8 x 29.0 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Canada
Object NumberM965.199.9443
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of John Collins - The Gazette

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Look No Hands !.
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