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1929

  • Work on this object began.

1994

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Jointed Storybook Animal, Br'er Rabbit

This is a Jointed storybook animal. It is dated 1929 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is printed cardboard. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Elaine Evans Dee. It is credited Gift of Elaine Evans Dee.

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  • Lent by Vartanian & Sons.
  • 88.2016.3

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Jointed Storybook Animal, Br'er Rabbit; USA; printed cardboard; Gift of Elaine Evans Dee; 1994-19-9

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