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Wood engraving
John Mathewson & Son, Steam Soap Candle & Oil
Artist
John Henry Walker
(1831-1899)
SignatureL. l. below image, J-WALKER DEL & SC
Date
About 1850-1885
Medium / Technique
Ink on paper mounted on paper
Relief printing
Relief printing
Dimensions8.5 x 14.8 cm
Origin
Canada
Object NumberM930.51.1.428
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of David Ross McCord
Status
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