Illustrations of Time, by George Cruikshank

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Illustrations of Time by George Cruikshank (Christmas Time). Cruikshank, George (British, 1792-1878). Etching, black carbon ink on paper, plate height 279 mm, plate width 379 mm, 1827. Production Notes: Title-page for Illustrations of Time, London, 1827. Proof.

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Accession Number: P.204-1941
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