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Embellishment, Edifice, Edification

This is a embellishment. It was created by Carl Andre and made for Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. It is dated May 13, 1977 and we acquired it in 1978. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Carl Andre.

Cite this object as

Embellishment, Edifice, Edification; Carl Andre (American, b. 1935); Made for Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (United States); USA; Gift of Carl Andre; 1978-47-1

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