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1941

  • Work on this object began.

1996

  • We acquired this object.

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2025

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Drawing, Centerpiece

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Jean Elysée Puiforcat. It is dated May 1941 and we acquired it in 1996. Its medium is black ink, green pencil, graphite. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mr. John Finguerra. It is credited Gift of John Finguerra in memory of his brother Jim Finguerra.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Centerpiece; Designed by Jean Elysée Puiforcat (French, 1897–1945); France; black ink, green pencil, graphite; Gift of John Finguerra in memory of his brother Jim Finguerra; 1995-164-44

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