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The Tortoise Which Wished to Learn to Fly, 1875

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Identifier: CFC2019.0364.1
Abstract This is my first of Minton's series of twelve. Lovely brown and cream colors. The title is read in curious fashion, starting from nine o'clock and reading toward three o'clock, and then restarting from eight and reading toward four. The eagle looks serious and gruff, while the tortoise has his neck extended. Other birds fly elsewhere in the sky. The seller identifies the style as early Arts and Crafts. Again, lovely brown and cream colors. The title is read in curious fashion, starting from...
Dates: 1875