Portrait Miniature Of A German Officer
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Portrait Miniature Of A German Officer
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- Dimensions:Height: 6.88 in (17.48 cm)Width: 5.88 in (14.94 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
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- Seller Location:Essex, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU838114233242
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