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1961

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2016

2025

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Drawing, Design for Stained Glass in Music Room in Miss Caldwell's House, Newport, R. I.

This is a Drawing. It was designed by John La Farge and possibly by Bancel La Farge and studio of John La Farge. It is dated 1870–80 and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is graphite and watercolor on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

Its dimensions are

16.8 × 8.2 cm (6 5/8 × 3 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in ink, below: "Design for Stained Glas[s] in Music Room in / Miss Caldwell's / House / Newport / R.I."

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for Stained Glass in Music Room in Miss Caldwell's House, Newport, R. I.; Possibly by Bancel La Farge (American, 1865–1938); Designed by John La Farge (American, 1835–1910); USA; graphite and watercolor on paper; 16.8 × 8.2 cm (6 5/8 × 3 1/4 in.); 1961-10-6

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