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This and 9 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Album Of Frames, Album of Frame and Cartouche Designs.

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Album Of Frames, Design for a Frame

This is a Album of frames. It was designed by Pierre Ranson and published by Esnauts et Rapilly and print maker: Pierre-Gabriel Berthault. It is dated 1778 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching 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.

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Album Of Frames, Design for a Frame; Designed by Pierre Ranson (French, 1736–1786); Print Maker: Pierre-Gabriel Berthault (French, 1737–1831); Published by Esnauts et Rapilly (French, 1770 - 1820); etching on paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-400-4

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