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This and 5 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Album, Nouveau Cahier de Serrurerie de Grilles et Balcons a la Moderne.

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Print, Four Balustrade Designs, late 18th century

This is a Print. It was designed by Jean-Baptiste Fay and print maker: Jean-Baptiste Fay and published by Pierre Jean and Louis-Joseph Mondhare. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching and engraving 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.

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Numbered in plate, upper right: 5

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Print, Four Balustrade Designs, late 18th century; Designed by Jean-Baptiste Fay (active 1780 – 1790); Published by Louis-Joseph Mondhare (French, 1734–1799), Pierre Jean (French, 1754–1829); France; etching and engraving on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-516-5

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