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Drawing, Proposal for Restaurant, Plaza Hotel: New York, New York, USA

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Richard Hunnings. We acquired it in 1977. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Richard Hunnings. It is credited Gift of Carleton Varney and Richard Hunnings.

  • Object ID #18633977
  • pen and black ink, brush and watercolor, white gouache, gold paint, graphite....
  • Museum purchase through gift of Carola Walton in memory of her mother Dorothy....
  • 1990-126-1

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Drawing, Proposal for Restaurant, Plaza Hotel: New York, New York, USA; Designed by Richard Hunnings; USA; Gift of Carleton Varney and Richard Hunnings; 1977-106-3

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