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"This is where Ernestine used to live with Mr. Roberts. I sometimes wonder about poor, dear Mr. Roberts."
"This is where Ernestine used to live with Mr. Roberts. I sometimes wonder about poor, dear Mr. Roberts."

"This is where Ernestine used to live with Mr. Roberts. I sometimes wonder about poor, dear Mr. Roberts."

Artist (American, 1900 - 1974)
Date1930
ClassificationsCartoon
Mediumcrayon ink wash
DimensionsObject: 7 3/8 × 10 13/16 in. (18.7 × 27.4 cm) Sheet: 7 3/8 × 10 13/16 in. (18.7 × 27.4 cm)
Credit LineMary Petty and Alan Dunn Bequest
Object number1979.1793
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