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Print, Africa, 1717

This is a Print. It was published by Martin Engelbrecht and print maker: C.F. Lottes. It is dated 1717 and we acquired it in 1947. Its medium is engraving on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

30.2 × 20.3 cm (11 7/8 in. × 8 in.)

Cite this object as

Print, Africa, 1717; Published by Martin Engelbrecht (German, 1684–1756); Print Maker: C.F. Lottes (1701 - 1740); Germany; engraving on paper; 30.2 × 20.3 cm (11 7/8 in. × 8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Anonymous Donor; 1947-43-4

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