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This and 5 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Album, Album of Ornament Designs.

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1920

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Print, Cartouche with the Alphabet Surrounded by Ornament

This is a Print. It was print maker: Pierre Gandin. It is dated early 17th 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.

It is signed

Lettered in plate, lower center: PIERRE GANDIN

It is inscribed

Lettered in center: ABCDEFGH/IKLMNOPQ/RSTVXYZ

Cite this object as

Print, Cartouche with the Alphabet Surrounded by Ornament; Print Maker: Pierre Gandin (French, active 15??-16??); France; engraving on paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-440-1

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