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1918

  • Work on this object began.

1928

  • Work on this object ended.

1957

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Drawing, Sketches for Obverse and Reverse of a Medal

This is a Drawing. It was created by Robert Ingersoll Aitken. It is dated ca. 1923 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is black crayon, graphite, brush and ink wash on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robert I. Aitken. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Robert I. Aitken.

Its dimensions are

9.1 × 4.9 cm (3 9/16 × 1 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sketches for Obverse and Reverse of a Medal; Robert Ingersoll Aitken (American, 1878–1949); USA; black crayon, graphite, brush and ink wash on paper; 9.1 × 4.9 cm (3 9/16 × 1 15/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robert I. Aitken; 1957-122-101

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