Lithographed Victorian Alphabet Nesting Blocks by McLoughlin American circa 1890
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Lithographed Victorian Alphabet Nesting Blocks by McLoughlin American circa 1890
About the Item
- Creator:McLoughlin Brothers (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Incline Village, NV
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973224393282
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