Patriotic Schoolchild Watercolor by Morris Twitchell
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Patriotic Schoolchild Watercolor by Morris Twitchell
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- Dimensions:Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1791-1972
- Condition:See Item Description.
- Seller Location:York County, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: frk-0061stDibs: LU84973778192
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