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–But look, I don't see a thing in your magic lantern! –Just be a bit more patient... the curtain isn't up yet., from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, May 25, 1866

May 25, 1866
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Hazard & Delteil)
24.4 × 22.3 cm (9.6 × 8.8 in)

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