View of Georgetown D.C.
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View of Georgetown D.C.
185519th century
460.4 x 660.4 mm
Edward Sachse, American, (1804–1873)
Object Type:
Print
Creation Place:
North America, United States, Washington, DC
Medium and Support:
Lithograph on paper
Accession Number:
1111.1.222
Current Location:
Lauinger Library : 5 - Fifth floor : BFCSC : Flat files : 19-B
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