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1938

  • Work on this object began.

1957

  • We acquired this object.

2016

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Drawing, Study for United States Jefferson Nickel

This is a Drawing. It was created by Robert Ingersoll Aitken. It is dated 1938 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is red pastel, graphite on heavy cream paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robert I. Aitken. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Robert I. Aitken.

Its dimensions are

18.9 × 19 cm (7 7/16 × 7 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for United States Jefferson Nickel; Robert Ingersoll Aitken (American, 1878–1949); USA; red pastel, graphite on heavy cream paper; 18.9 × 19 cm (7 7/16 × 7 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robert I. Aitken; 1957-122-100

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