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Wood engraving
Opening the Ball
Artist
John Henry Walker
(1831-1899)
SignatureL. l. within image, artist's mark, walking figure
Date
About 1870
Medium / Technique
Ink on paper mounted on paper
Relief printing
Relief printing
Dimensions13.3 x 12.8 cm
Origin
Canada
Object NumberM930.50.6.57
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of David Ross McCord
Status
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The Prince's visit to North America. Grand ball tendered to the Prince of Wales by the citizens of Montreal on the evening of Monday, Aug. 27, 1860, in the ballroom expressely built for the occassion
Anonymous
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M985.230.5031
The Grand Ball given by the Mayor and Citizens of Montreal, in Honor of the Prince of Wales, Monday, August 27, 1860
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1860/09/08
M991X.5.1047
Commission Dry Goods & Manufacturers Supplies
John Henry Walker
About 1863-1870
M930.50.7.270
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