Five Designs for Decorated Plates
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Five Designs for Decorated Plates

TitleFive Designs for Decorated Plates
ArtistAlfred Henry Forrester [Alfred Crowquill]
Date1845–55 19th century
MediumPen and ink, watercolor
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1956
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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