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Photograph, Mural Decoration, Dome of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

This is a Photograph. It was designed by Walter Shirlaw. It is dated 1892 and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is photograph printed on sensitized paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Leon Dabo. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Leon Dabo.

Its dimensions are

20.2 × 17.8 cm (7 15/16 × 7 in.)

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Photograph, Mural Decoration, Dome of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago; Designed by Walter Shirlaw (American, b. Scotland, 1838–1909); USA; photograph printed on sensitized paper; 20.2 × 17.8 cm (7 15/16 × 7 in.); Gift of Mrs. Leon Dabo; 1961-83-55

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