Entrance of the Serving Maid

Edwin Austin Abbey American

1884–86[?]

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Title: Entrance of the Serving Maid
Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1852–1911 London)
Date: 1884–86[?]
Culture: American
Medium: Black ink and graphite on off-white wove paper card
Dimensions: 10 1/16 x 14 1/8 in. (25.6 x 35.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Francis Ormond, 1950
Object Number: 50.130.144
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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