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1910

  • Work on this object began.

1915

  • Work on this object ended.

1957

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Silhouette, A Shepherd Boy Piping To Two Sheep

This is a Silhouette. It is dated 1910–15 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is silver leaf, cut-out, and black paint on glass. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper.

Its dimensions are

9.3 x 14 cm (3 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Silhouette, A Shepherd Boy Piping To Two Sheep; silver leaf, cut-out, and black paint on glass; 9.3 x 14 cm (3 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.); Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper; 1957-166-198

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