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Illustration to "Punch's Almanack," 1892

John Tenniel (English, 1820–1914)
Cut by: Joseph Swain (English, 1820–1909)
1892

Medium/Technique Wood engraving; proof
Dimensions Block: 21.1 x 38.6 cm (8 5/16 x 15 3/16 in.); Sheet: 31.6 x 45.9 cm (12 7/16 x 18 1/16 in.)
Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.3629
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionA carousel with national figures (left), sideshow (right)
Signed Signed
Inscriptionsl.l.: artist's monogram and "1891"; l.r.: "Swain Sc"; margin: artist's notes to engraver in pencil
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.