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Every Kiss Has Its Sting

1860s–80s
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Every Kiss Has Its Sting
  • Artist: William H. Rau (American, 1855–1920)
  • Publisher: Griffith & Griffith, American
  • Date: 1860s–80s
  • Medium: Albumen silver print
  • Dimensions: Approx. 3 1/2 × 7 in. (8.9 × 17.8 cm)
  • Classification: Photographs
  • Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
  • Object Number: 63.350.651.799
  • Curatorial Department: Photographs
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