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1947

  • Work on this object began.

1949

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Studies for Various Campaigns

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer and made for (as the client) American Airlines and New York Subway Advertising Company. It is dated ca. 1948 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite on tracing paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is credited Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.

Its dimensions are

30.2 × 23 cm (11 7/8 × 9 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Studies for Various Campaigns; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); Client: American Airlines (United States), New York Subway Advertising Company; USA; graphite on tracing paper; 30.2 × 23 cm (11 7/8 × 9 1/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-615

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