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The Hanging of the Crane

(American, 1847–1938)
(American (born in England), 1837–1926)
(American, 19th century)
(American, 1835–1906)
(American (born in England), 1812–1898)
(American, 1807–1882)
(American, 19th century)
1875
Place of PublicationBoston, Massachusetts, USA
Medium/TechniqueIllustrated book with 42 wood engravings
DimensionsOverall: 22.1 x 16 x 2.1 cm (8 11/16 x 6 5/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit LineWilliam A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession number37.2039
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ClassificationsIllustrated books
Description
Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1875
ProvenanceInscribed on preliminary leaf in graphite "To Nellie / Christmas 1874"; acquired in 1929 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to the MFA, November 17, 1937.