"Oh no, let's eat the caramels now..."

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"Oh no, let's eat the caramels now..."

Artist Mary Petty (American, 1899 - 1976)

Date1928

ClassificationsCartoon

Mediumink crayon pencil

DimensionsObject: 16 15/16 × 15 11/16 in. (43.1 × 39.8 cm) Sheet: 16 15/16 × 15 11/16 in. (43.1 × 39.8 cm)

Credit LineMary Petty and Alan Dunn Bequest

Object number1986.290

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