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Print, Grotesque Design

This is a Print. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is engraving on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

  • Drawing, Design for a Frieze
  • charcoal, pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper.
  • Museum purchase through gift of various donors.
  • 1901-39-1219

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Print, Grotesque Design; engraving on paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-77

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