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Elderly woman reading a book with children

(English, 1817–1897)
(English, active 1839–93)
Medium/TechniqueWood engraving; India proof
DimensionsBlock: 8.5 x 10 cm (3 3/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Sheet: 16.3 x 21.4 cm (6 7/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
Credit LineJohn H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession number55.2094
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ClassificationsPrints
Inscriptionsl.r. in block: "DALZIEL SC"; center margin in graphite pencil: "A.B.C."
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.
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