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Two Hand Colored 19th Century Prints Depicting Water Bird Species
$90List Priceper set
About the Item
- Creator:Anst. v. C. Schach 1 (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 0.07 in (1.78 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1863
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- Seller Location:Pittsburgh, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1083820500882
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