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Drawing, Elevation of an Altar Candlestick

This is a Drawing. It was made by Unknown. It is dated 1760–1800 and we acquired it in 1938. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Elevation of an Altar Candlestick; Made by Unknown; Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund; 1938-88-3462

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