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The Town Child's Alphabet

JONES, David

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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 2788

Creation/Production

JONES, David

Date: 1924

Acquisition

Purchase, 3/5/1989

Techniques

Ink, pencil and watercolour on paper

Material

Pencil

Ink

Watercolour

Paper

Location

In store

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