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Colonial Nursery

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Various domestic objects are shown in a colonial nursery at the Van Cortlandt House, a mid-18th century Georgian dwelling that once served as part of a grain plantation and milling operation.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)01028

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011EHU
Legacy ID
WHi 71079

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