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The lady of the eggs: Watch out! It's important not to break any of them!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, November 24, 1866

November 24, 1866
Lithograph on newsprint; second state of two (Delteil)
24.4 × 19 cm (9.6 × 7.5 in)

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