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This and 13 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Album, Album of Designs for Watchcase Lids or Medallions, Flowers, and Friezes.

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1920

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Print, Designs for a Watchcase Lid or Medallion and Friezes

This is a Print. It was designed by Jacques Vauquer and print maker: Jacques Vauquer and published by Jacques Vauquer. It is dated ca. 1660-70 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is 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.

It is signed

Lettered in plate, lower right: V

It is inscribed

Numbered in plate, lower left: 7

Cite this object as

Print, Designs for a Watchcase Lid or Medallion and Friezes; Designed by Jacques Vauquer (French, 1621 - 1686); France; engraving on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-529-7

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