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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
Status
Not on view

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Hands-Across the Sea.
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No Use Just Wringing Our Hands.
John Collins
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Keep It Hidden from Little Hands.
John Collins
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Help the Hands that Heal.
Cartoon
Help the Hands that Heal.
John Collins
1958
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Hands that Rock the Cradle.
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Hands that Rock the Cradle.
John Collins
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"Look, No Hands !".
Cartoon
"Look, No Hands !".
John Collins
1949
M965.199.7865
Trying to Get Both Hands Playing the Same Tune.
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Trying to Get Both Hands Playing the Same Tune.
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