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1938

  • Work on this object began.

1939

  • Work on this object ended.

1999

  • We acquired this object.

2012

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2025

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Drawing, Houses on a Street

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Lydia Van Gelder. It is dated 1938–39 and we acquired it in 1999. Its medium is graphite on white paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Lydia Van Gelder. It is credited Gift of Lydia Van Gelder.

Its dimensions are

27.8 x 15.8 cm (10 15/16 x 6 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Houses on a Street; Designed by Lydia Van Gelder (American, 1911–2012); USA; graphite on white paper; 27.8 x 15.8 cm (10 15/16 x 6 1/4 in.); Gift of Lydia Van Gelder; 1999-49-7

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