Decorative Design
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Decorative Design

TitleDecorative Design
ArtistWalter Shirlaw, American, b. Scotland, 1838–1909
Date1875–80 19th century
MediumBlack and red crayon on grey paper
Classificationfigures
OriginUSA USA
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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