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1945

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1962

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1964

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Print, Skyscraper

This is a Print. It was created by Hugh Ferriss. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is photostat on sensitized paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Mrs. Hugh Ferriss.

Its dimensions are

84 x 50.8 cm (33 1/16 in. x 20 in.)

It is signed

Signed, lower right: Hugh Ferriss

Cite this object as

Print, Skyscraper; Hugh Ferriss (American, 1889–1962); USA; photostat on sensitized paper; 84 x 50.8 cm (33 1/16 in. x 20 in.); Gift of Mrs. Hugh Ferriss; 1964-5-12

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