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Ward, John Quincy Adams (1830-1910) [Fountain design topped with standing woman and girl]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.017 Author/Creator: Ward, John Quincy Adams (1830-1910) Place Written: s.l. Type: Sketch Date: circa 1830-1910 Pagination: 1 p. ; 17.2 cm x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy

Three other small sketches below. Black ink on tan thin wove paper.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910

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