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1920

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2023

  • You found it!

Album, Recueil élémentaire d'architecture (Elementary Album of Architecture)

This is a Album. It is dated 1757–68 and we acquired it in 1920. 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 40.6 × 28.5 cm (16 in. × 11 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Album, Recueil élémentaire d'architecture (Elementary Album of Architecture); H x W: 40.6 × 28.5 cm (16 in. × 11 1/4 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-451

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