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The Novel Reader

Image

A woman sits at a table reading while apparently neglecting her whole family.

Date Created:
1847
Creator:
Matteson, Tompkins Harrison, 1813-1884

Publication Information

Creator
Matteson, Tompkins Harrison, 1813-1884
Date Created
1847

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
23 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
AP 2 S147 volume 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014CL5
Legacy ID
WHi 43463

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