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1934

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1939

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  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Design for a Signpost, Heron

This is a Drawing. It was designed by William Hunt Diederich. It is dated after 1934 and we acquired it in 1992. Its medium is pen, brush and black ink, graphite on tracing paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Diana Diederich Blake. It is credited Gift of Diana Diederich Blake.

Its dimensions are

28 x 21.5 cm (11 x 8 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for a Signpost, Heron; Designed by William Hunt Diederich (American, b. Hungary, 1884–1953); USA; pen, brush and black ink, graphite on tracing paper; 28 x 21.5 cm (11 x 8 7/16 in.); Gift of Diana Diederich Blake; 1992-92-96

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