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Photograph, Study for a Motif, "For Pull Use Summer Shell", August 27, 1930

This is a Photograph. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated August 27, 1930 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite, photographic print on sensitized 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

15.2 × 18.7 cm (6 × 7 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamped in black ink, on verso: DESIGNED BY / 27 AUG 1930 / E. MCK KAUFFER

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, at center right edge: 6 1/2 " / across

Cite this object as

Photograph, Study for a Motif, "For Pull Use Summer Shell", August 27, 1930; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; graphite, photographic print on sensitized paper; 15.2 × 18.7 cm (6 × 7 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-866

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