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This and 13 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Album, Album of Bed Hangings.

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1920

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Print, Title Page

This is a Print. It was designed by Nicolas Guérard and published by Nicolas Guérard and print maker: Nicolas Guérard. It is dated late 17th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching on laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

It is signed

Lettered in plate, lower center: Se Vend a Paris chez Nicolas Guérard graveur rue St. Jacques proche St. Yves. C.P.R.

It is inscribed

Numbered in plate, upper left: 7; lettered upper center: Second Livre de desseins de Lit; inscribed in graphite, upper right margin: 6; lettered in plate, lower center: A. Cantournée, B. Dossier, C. Pante de danse

Cite this object as

Print, Title Page; Designed by Nicolas Guérard (French, ca.1648 – 1719); France; etching on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-314-6

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