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Drawing, Center Motif of Ceiling, 1815–22

This is a Drawing. It was designed by James Byres. It is dated 1815–22 and we acquired it in 1948. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

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Drawing, Center Motif of Ceiling, 1815–22; Designed by James Byres; England; Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1948-40-175

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