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Drawing, Portrait of Mr. Franklin

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Richard Dighton. It is dated 1870–80 and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is pen and ink with watercolor. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Hamill & Barker. It is credited Gift of Hamill and Barker.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 25.8 × 15.3 cm (10 3/16 in. × 6 in.)

It is inscribed

Below, in pencil, on mount: "Mr. Franklin"

Cite this object as

Drawing, Portrait of Mr. Franklin; Designed by Richard Dighton (British, 1795–1880); England; pen and ink with watercolor; H x W: 25.8 × 15.3 cm (10 3/16 in. × 6 in.); Gift of Hamill and Barker; 1961-105-106

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