John Tenniel

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John Tenniel
1820-1914
"Why is a raven like a writing-desk?"
Pencil.
Gift of Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., 1987.
2005.210
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Preparatory drawing for "Alice in Wonderland". Housed in red morocco case.

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Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., Lewis Carroll Collection.
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Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898. Alice's adventures in Wonderland.
Houghton, Arthur Amory, 1906-1990, former owner.

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