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A Word of Wisdom
Artist
Arthur George Racey
(1870-1941)
SignatureNon signé / Unsigned
InscriptionsWritten in pencil on paper attached on verso: Common sense mentor: - Secession? How would secession relieve you? - You would still be left with a great burden of debt, the repudiation of which would kill your credit and all sympathy for you. Get wise gentlemen. Wait for the Federal Commission's findings!; Written in pencil on verso: Nov 3rd.38
Date
1938
Medium / Technique
Ink and graphite
Dimensions40.5 x 32.5 cm
Origin
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2005.23.347
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Susan Racey Godber and Margaret Racey Stavert
Status
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