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Print, Calendar page, November 1893

This is a Print. It was after Palmer Cox. It is dated 1892 and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is ink on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.


The Brownies here personify the various nations of the world, and their antics refer to current political events. Cartoonist and illustrator Cox wrote 13 books for children and a play, all in the Brownie series, from 1885 to 1913.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

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Print, Calendar page, November 1893; After Palmer Cox (1840 – 1924); GERMANY & U.S.A.; ink on paper; Gift of Harvey Smith; 1967-59-20

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