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Print, Almanac for the Second Half of the Year 1792, 1791

This is a Print. It is dated 1791 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is letterpress, engraving, brush and wash on laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.


Portrait medallions depict the French royal family, the mayor of Paris, and the commander of the Guard of Paris.

This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled Guillo-TIME: Measuring Time in 1792 France.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

15.1 × 22.9 cm (5 15/16 in. × 9 in.)

Cite this object as

Print, Almanac for the Second Half of the Year 1792, 1791; letterpress, engraving, brush and wash on laid paper; 15.1 × 22.9 cm (5 15/16 in. × 9 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-181

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