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Drawing, Cock and Chickens, 1875–80

This is a Drawing. It was created by Walter Shirlaw. It is dated 1875–80 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is brush and gouache on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Walter Shirlaw. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw.

Its dimensions are

27.8 × 12.7 cm (10 15/16 × 5 in.)

It is signed

Signed in brush and black gouache with artist's monogram, upper left corner: "WS"

Cite this object as

Drawing, Cock and Chickens, 1875–80; Walter Shirlaw (American, b. Scotland, 1838–1909); USA; brush and gouache on paper; 27.8 × 12.7 cm (10 15/16 × 5 in.); Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw; 1912-16-108

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