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1942

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1952

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1963

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Drawing, Study for an Advertisement, Stainless Steel Knife, ca. 1947

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated ca. 1947 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite, crayon on notebook 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

10.5 × 13.5 cm (4 1/8 × 5 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for an Advertisement, Stainless Steel Knife, ca. 1947; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; graphite, crayon on notebook paper; 10.5 × 13.5 cm (4 1/8 × 5 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-739

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