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Happy Days of Childhood

Author Amy Meadows British
Illustrator Harrison William Weir British
Engraver Thomas Bolton British
ca. 1854
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Happy Days of Childhood
  • Author: Amy Meadows (British, mid 19th century)
  • Illustrator: Harrison William Weir (British, Lewes 1824–1906 Appledore, Kent)
  • Engraver: Thomas Bolton (British, active 1851–94)
  • Date: ca. 1854
  • Medium: Illustrations: wood engraving
  • Dimensions: 8 7/16 x 6 5/8 x 3/8 in. (21.5 x 16.8 x 1 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Gift of A. Hyatt Mayor, 1967
  • Object Number: 67.840.4
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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