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The Story of the Other Wise Man

Author Henry Van Dyke American
Illustrator Ruth McCrea American
Publisher Published and printed by Peter Pauper Press American
20th century
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Object Information
  • Title: The Story of the Other Wise Man
  • Author: Henry Van Dyke (American, Germantown, Pennsylvania 1852–1933 Princeton, New Jersey)
  • Illustrator: Ruth McCrea (American, 20th century)
  • Publisher: Published and printed by Peter Pauper Press (Mount Vernon, New York)
  • Date: 20th century
  • Medium: Illustrations: woodcut
  • Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (19.1 x 11.4 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Gift of A. Hyatt Mayor, 1970
  • Object Number: 1970.761
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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