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Washington Irving, author of "The Sketch Book"
Printmaker:
Unknown
Draughtsman:
Maclise, Daniel
(After)
Method of acquisition: Given (1944) by Barron, E. Evelyn
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1873
Accession number: P.221-1944
Primary reference Number: 140935
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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