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Drawing, Study of an Abstract Bird

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer and made for (as the client) Imperial Airways Ltd.. We acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is credited Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.

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Drawing, Study of an Abstract Bird; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); Client: British Airways; USA; graphite on paper; Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-1048

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