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1917

  • Work on this object began.

1939

  • Work on this object ended.

1992

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Designs for Keyplates

This is a Drawing. It was designed by William Hunt Diederich. It is dated n.d. and we acquired it in 1992. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Diana Diederich Blake. It is credited Gift of Diana Diederich Blake.

Its dimensions are

21.5 x 28 cm (8 7/16 x 11 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, upper center: holes for skrews.; upper right: socket for knob. / slightly / embossed; lower right: how are these / your Hunt / 57. W 57 UK / how many [illegible]

Cite this object as

Drawing, Designs for Keyplates; Designed by William Hunt Diederich (American, b. Hungary, 1884–1953); graphite on paper; 21.5 x 28 cm (8 7/16 x 11 in.); Gift of Diana Diederich Blake; 1992-92-10

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