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David Augur (1790–1864), “A Fictitious Letter to Samuel I. Seculator, David Augar”, Marlboro, V…
A Fictitious Letter by David Augur to Samuel I. Seculator from James H. Informant
David Augur (1790–1864), “A Fictitious Letter to Samuel I. Seculator, David Augar”, Marlboro, V…
David Augur (1790–1864), “A Fictitious Letter to Samuel I. Seculator, David Augar”, Marlboro, Vermont, April 9, 1855, Ink on paper, 9 7/8 x 7 5/8"; Framed: 12 5/8 x 10 1/2 x 1/2" in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Museum Purchase, 2018.1.2. Photo by Gavin Ashworth.
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A Fictitious Letter by David Augur to Samuel I. Seculator from James H. Informant

Artist ((1790–1864))
Place createdMarlboro, Vermont, United States
DateApril 9, 1855
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsSheet: 9 7/8 x 7 5/8 " (25.1 x 19.4 cm)
Frame: 12 5/8 x 10 1/2 x 1/2 " (32.1 x 26.7 x 1.3 cm)
Credit LineEva and Morris Feld Folk Art Acquisition Fund
Accession number2018.1.2
ClassificationBooks/Manuscripts/Information Artifacts
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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