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What Do I Want, John Henry?

Alexander Gardner

American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Details

Title

What Do I Want, John Henry?

Artist/Maker

Alexander Gardner (American, born Scotland, 1821–1882)

Date

1862

Medium

Albumen print

Dimensions

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Credit

Purchase with funds from the Lucinda Weil Bunnen Fund and the Donald and Marilyn Keough Family

Accession #

2021.223

Location

Currently not on view

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