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Sketchbook, 1870

Physical Details: 1 v. : graphite ; 14 x 19 cm.

Creator: William Michael Harnett, artist

Description: 15 p. There are sketches on many of the pages’ versos and on the inside of both the front and back covers. Entire book is dedicated to sketches of decorative patterns for silver flatware. In addition, there are 3 studies of heads on the inside of the back cover.
Condition: Front and back covers have almost separated from sketchbook. Pages are becoming brittle and are starting to become unbound. Water stains are apparent on the front cover and throughout the sketchbook.

Forms part of: William Harnett sketches 1870

Citation: Sketchbook, 1870 . William Harnett sketches, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 3372

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