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Contre-Danses Françoises

Author Written by Mr. Lechard French
Engraver Engraved by Landrin French
18th century
Not on view

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  • Title: Contre-Danses Françoises
  • Author: Written by Mr. Lechard (French, active 18th century)
  • Engraver: Engraved by Landrin (French, active 18th century)
  • Published in: Paris
  • Date: 18th century
  • Medium: Printed book with etchings
  • Dimensions: 7 11/16 x 4 15/16 x 9/16 in. (19.5 x 12.5 x 1.5 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1955
  • Object Number: 55.563.6
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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