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Photoengraving - The Government Thimblerig | McCord Museum
Le tour de passe-passe du gouvernement
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Le tour de passe-passe du gouvernement
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.

Photoengraving

The Government Thimblerig
Artist
Engraver (1831-1899)
Printer & publisher
SignatureL. l. within image, J. WALKER SC
Date 1886
Medium / Technique Ink on paper
Photomechanical printing
Dimensions31.5 x 25.3 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Canada
Object NumberM994X.5.273.14
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Dr. Raymond Boyer
Status
Not on view

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M994X.5.273.23
The New "Government Department", and the Self-Appointed Minister
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M994X.5.273.160
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M994X.5.273.136
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"Toodles", As Performed at the Provincial Hall, Toronto, on the 13th Inst
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M994X.5.273.66
The Budget
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The Budget
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M994X.5.275.15
From Halifax to Vancouver
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From Halifax to Vancouver
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M994X.5.273.53
The Dominion Curtius
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M994X.5.273.55
The Last Laugh
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M994X.5.273.50
"Friends in Council"; or, "Is the Game Worth the Candle ?"
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"Friends in Council"; or, "Is the Game Worth the Candle ?"
Anonymous
1886
M994X.5.273.44
A Dominion Easter Offering
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A Dominion Easter Offering
Anonymous
1886
M994X.5.273.39
The Canadian Autolycus
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M994X.5.273.38
The Last Kick
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Anonymous
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M994X.5.273.31

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