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George Gordon, 6th Lord Byron, 1788 - 1824. Poet
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title:George Gordon, 6th Lord Byron, 1788 - 1824. Poet
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accession number:SP V 288.14
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materials:Engraving on paper
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date created:1832
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measurements:16.84 x 11.43 cm
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credit line:Provenance unknown
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