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The Purple Cow!

The Purple Cow!

(American, 1866–1951)
(American, born England, 1844–1916)
1895
Place of PublicationSan Francisco, California, USA
Medium/TechniqueIllustrated book with photomechanical relief prints
DimensionsOverall: 19.4 x 13.4 x 0.2 cm (7 5/8 x 5 1/4 x 1/16 in.)
Credit LineWilliam A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession number37.2264
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ClassificationsIllustrated books
Description
San Francisco: William Doxey, 1895
ProvenanceWilliam A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.
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