Cobweb valentine

Anonymous, American, 19th century

1847

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Title: Cobweb valentine
Artist: Anonymous, American, 19th century
Date: 1847
Medium: Wood engraving, letterpress, and watercolor
Dimensions: Sheet: 10 1/16 × 8 11/16 in. (25.5 × 22 cm)
Classifications: Ephemera, Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Richard Riddell, 1981
Object Number: 1981.1136.555
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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