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This and 9 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Album Of Frames, Album of Frame and Cartouche Designs, 18th–early 19th century.

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Album Of Frames, Design for a Frame

This is a Album of frames. It was designed by Franz Hegi and print maker: Franz Hegi. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching on 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 inscribed

Lettered in plate, lower left: Hegi inv. et fc

Cite this object as

Album Of Frames, Design for a Frame; Designed by Franz Hegi; etching on paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-400-2

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