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Engravings

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1890s

GUSN

GUSN-198896

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Description

22 engravings by Forbes after the work of European artists. Probably used for book illustrations.

Details

Descriptive Terms

engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection number PR129OVR

Physical Description

22 engravings

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1932-06-25

Reference Code

GC002.02.129

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

8 x 10 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Clara Bennett, 1932

Record Details

Originator

Forbes Co. (Lithographer)

Material Type

engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Restrictions

Foxing along borders and on some prints.

Description Level

Item

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