Bible

George Edward Eyre British

Printer Printed by William Spottiswoode

1847

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 740

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Title: Bible
Maker: George Edward Eyre (British, 1818–1887)
Printer: Printed by William Spottiswoode
Date: 1847
Geography: Made in London, England
Culture: British
Medium: Paper with composition covers
Dimensions: 6 x 3 1/2 x 2 in. (15.2 x 8.9 x 5.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Daniel M. C. Hopping, 1986
Object Number: Inst.1986.1
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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