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Drawing, Studies of Irises

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Sophia L. Crownfield. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is graphite, pen and black ink on trace. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Starling W. Childs and Ward Cheney. It is credited Gift of Starling W. Childs and Ward Cheney.

Its dimensions are

43.5 × 28.3 cm (17 1/8 × 11 1/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in brush and black wash at lower, center recto: S.L. Crownfield (inscribed by her sister, Gertrude) and at top, center: No. 24.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Studies of Irises; Designed by Sophia L. Crownfield (American, 1862–1929); USA; graphite, pen and black ink on trace; 43.5 × 28.3 cm (17 1/8 × 11 1/8 in.); Gift of Starling W. Childs and Ward Cheney; 1937-59-40

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