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Cartoon
The Gallows They Made Themselves.
Artist
John Collins
(1917-2007)
SignatureL. r. within image, JOHN COLLINS
Date
About 1946
Medium / Technique
Ink, graphite and opaque white pigment on paper
Dimensions36.9 x 29.1 cm
Origin
Canada
Object NumberM965.199.9972
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of John Collins - The Gazette
Status
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