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Drawing, Studies of Two Left Hands

This is a Drawing. It was created by Walter Shirlaw. It is dated 1875–80 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Walter Shirlaw. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw.

Its dimensions are

25.2 × 19.5 cm (9 15/16 × 7 11/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Wm.: CROWN LINEN, surrounding a crown

It is signed

Signed with the artist's monogram, lower left: "WS"

Cite this object as

Drawing, Studies of Two Left Hands; Walter Shirlaw (American, b. Scotland, 1838–1909); USA; graphite on paper; 25.2 × 19.5 cm (9 15/16 × 7 11/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw; 1912-16-60

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