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1957

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2016

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Sketchbook, Sketchbook of twenty-one leaves of pencil drawings, 1885–86

This is a Sketchbook. It was created by Bessie Beebe. It is dated 1885–86 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is soft pencil on white paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Miss Annie L. Green. It is credited Gift of Annie L. Green.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21.5 × 28.3 cm (8 7/16 × 11 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sketchbook, Sketchbook of twenty-one leaves of pencil drawings, 1885–86; Bessie Beebe; USA; soft pencil on white paper; H x W: 21.5 × 28.3 cm (8 7/16 × 11 1/8 in.); Gift of Annie L. Green; 1957-22-3

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