Chicago After the Fire
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Chicago After the Fire

TitleChicago After the Fire
ArtistArtist unknown American, active late 19th century
Date1871/72 19th century
MediumAlbumen print
Classificationalbumen silver print
OriginUnited States United States
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Robert Hershkowitz
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Chicago After the Fire” is a work by Artist unknown American, active late 19th century, dated 1871/72. It is executed in albumen print and classified as albumen silver print. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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