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Drawing, Design for a Doorknocker, 18th–19th century

This is a Drawing. It is dated 18th–19th century and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is pen and ink, brush and wash on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

  • Print, Pendant Design
  • engraving on paper.
  • Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
  • 1921-6-469-15
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Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for a Doorknocker, 18th–19th century; Italy; pen and ink, brush and wash on paper; Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-933

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