The Grandmother's Apology

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Title/s: The Grandmother's Apology Maker/s: Millais, John Everett (designer) British artist, 1829-1896 Dalziel family (printmaker) British engravers, 19th c. Production Notes : Cut from Once a Week, 16 July 1859, illustration to poem by Tennyson, p.41. Technique/s: wood engraving Material/s : black carbon ink (Medium) , paper (Support) Dimensions: height: 106 mm, width: 133 mm Date: 1859-07-16

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Accession Number: P.1109-1991
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Photographer name: Andrew Morris
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