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The Town Child's Alphabet

JONES, David

The Town Child's Alphabet
Image: © Estate of David Jones. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 2787

Creation/Production

JONES, David
Date: 1924

Acquisition

Purchase, 3/5/1989

Techniques

Ink, bodycolour and pencil on paper

Material

Pencil
Ink
Bodycolour

Location

In store
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  • Child
  • Fine Art
  • Industry And Work
  • Jones, David
  • People
  • Service Industry
  • Watercolour
  • Works On Paper

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