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Drawing, Design for a Decorative Tablet

This is a Drawing. It was designed by John La Farge and studio of John La Farge. It is dated 1880–1900 and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is graphite and watercolor on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It has the following markings

Stamped on verso: "The Decorative Stained Glass Co. / 46 Washington Square South / New York"

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for a Decorative Tablet; Designed by John La Farge (American, 1835–1910); USA; graphite and watercolor on paper; 1961-10-16

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