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Seaweed, Mounted Algae, 1850

This is a seaweed. It was created by Eliza M. French. It is dated 1850 and we acquired it in 1947. Its medium is seaweed on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

Its dimensions are

20 × 12.7 cm (7 7/8 in. × 5 in.)

Cite this object as

Seaweed, Mounted Algae, 1850; Eliza M. French (American, 1809 – 1889); USA; seaweed on paper; 20 × 12.7 cm (7 7/8 in. × 5 in.); 1947-131-140

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