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Drawing, Study for a Monograph, SH, December 8, 1933

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated December 8, 1933 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is brush and black and gold gouache on 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

11.2 × 9.7 cm (4 7/16 × 3 13/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamped in purple ink, on verso: DESIGNED BY / 8 Dec 1933 / E. MCK KAUFFER

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for a Monograph, SH, December 8, 1933; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; brush and black and gold gouache on paper; 11.2 × 9.7 cm (4 7/16 × 3 13/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-867

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