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Print, The letter-writer

This is a Print. It was print maker: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier. It is dated ca. 1880-1890 and we acquired it in 1951. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Edmond C. Bonaventure. It is credited Gift of Edmond C. Bonaventure.

Cite this object as

Print, The letter-writer; Print Maker: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier (French, 1815–1891); France; Gift of Edmond C. Bonaventure; 1951-90-22

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