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1917

  • Work on this object began.

1918

  • Work on this object ended.

1957

  • We acquired this object.

2015

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Printing Plate, Symbol of the Fallen

This is a Printing plate. It was created by Robert Ingersoll Aitken. It is dated ca. 1917–18 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is etched zinc plate. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robert I. Aitken. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Robert I. Aitken.

Its dimensions are

20 × 14.8 cm (7 7/8 × 5 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Plate, Symbol of the Fallen; Robert Ingersoll Aitken (American, 1878–1949); USA; etched zinc plate; 20 × 14.8 cm (7 7/8 × 5 13/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robert I. Aitken; 1957-122-112-b

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