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Drawing, Study of Cats

This is a Drawing. It was created by Walter Shirlaw. It is dated 1875–80 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is black crayon on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Walter Shirlaw. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw.

Its dimensions are

18 × 28 cm (7 1/16 × 11 in.)

It is signed

Signed in black crayon, lower left: "W. Shirlaw"

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of Cats; Walter Shirlaw (American, b. Scotland, 1838–1909); USA; black crayon on paper; 18 × 28 cm (7 1/16 × 11 in.); Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw; 1912-16-125

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