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Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910 Sketch: figures riding in chariot being dragged by lion-like creatures; graphite; heavy, tan wove paper.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.345 Author/Creator: Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910 Place Written: s.l. Type: Sketch Date: [n.d.] Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 32.5 cm Order a Copy

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910

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