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The lower right contains a circular image with a barren tree at its centre. It is surrounded by…
My modest little violets
The lower right contains a circular image with a barren tree at its centre. It is surrounded by water and the moon rises over a hill in the distance. To the left of this scene violet flowers are pictured. A short verse is written on the lower left side.

My modest little violets

Dateapproximately 1885
FormatEphemera
Notes
The lower right contains a circular image with a barren tree at its centre.  It is surrounded by water and the moon rises over a hill in the distance.  To the left of this scene violet flowers are pictured.  A short verse is written on the lower left side.
Medium
Dimensions9 cm x 12 cm (3 9/16 in. x 4 3/4 in.)
Language
CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberSAR-GC-CHNY-S-18XX-100
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