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1944

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Print, Proofs of four plates of "Alfabeto in Sogno" [Dream Alphabet]: Letter K

This is a Print. It was created by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli. It is dated 1683 and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is white laid paper with red brayon. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 25.5 x 18.6 cm (10 1/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Watermark: crowned escutcheon with 1-2-2-1 heads.

Cite this object as

Print, Proofs of four plates of "Alfabeto in Sogno" [Dream Alphabet]: Letter K; Giuseppe Maria Mitelli (1634 – 1718); Italy; white laid paper with red brayon; Overall: 25.5 x 18.6 cm (10 1/16 x 7 5/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1944-24-8-d

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