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Frame And Photograph (USA)

This is a Frame and photograph. It was designed by Elsie de Wolfe and photographed by Cecil Beaton. It is dated 1939 and we acquired it in 1970. Its medium is mirror glass, bamboo (frame); photograph. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Rodman A. Heeren and Rodman A. Heeren. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Rodman A. Heeren.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 25.4 x 24.1cm (10 x 9 1/2in.)

It is signed

Photograph signed lower right corner: "Cecil Beaton"

It is inscribed

Photograph signed in ink in upper left corner: "Elsie 1939"

Cite this object as

Frame And Photograph (USA); Designed by Elsie de Wolfe (American, 1865–1950); Photographed by Cecil Beaton (British, 1904–1980); mirror glass, bamboo (frame); photograph; H x W: 25.4 x 24.1cm (10 x 9 1/2in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Rodman A. Heeren; 1970-40-4-a,b

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