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1920

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1993

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1999

  • Work on this object ended.

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Drawing, Gold square compact with clasp

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Alfons Bach. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is brush and gouache, chalk on burgundy paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Alfons Bach. It is credited Gift of Alfons Bach.

Its dimensions are

30.7 x 43.4 cm (12 1/16 x 17 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Gold square compact with clasp; Designed by Alfons Bach (American, b. Germany, 1904–1999); USA; brush and gouache, chalk on burgundy paper; 30.7 x 43.4 cm (12 1/16 x 17 1/16 in.); Gift of Alfons Bach; 1993-108-366

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