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1970

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2015

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Drawing, Stage Design: Painters' Elevation, for Othello

This is a Drawing. It was written by William Shakespeare. It is dated April 6, 1970 and we acquired it in 1970. Its medium is brush and acrylic, graphite on cardboard. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Karl Eigsti.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 50.5 × 38 cm (19 7/8 × 14 15/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamp for United Scenic Artists, Local 350

Cite this object as

Drawing, Stage Design: Painters' Elevation, for Othello; Written by William Shakespeare (British, ca. 1564–1616); USA; brush and acrylic, graphite on cardboard; H x W: 50.5 × 38 cm (19 7/8 × 14 15/16 in.); Gift of Karl Eigsti; 1970-52-8

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