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Chips an' Shavings

A work made of illustrated book with three woodcuts and text on ivory laid paper.

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  • A work made of illustrated book with three woodcuts and text on ivory laid paper.

Date:

c. 1923

Artist:

Gustave Baumann
American, 1881-1971

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Gustave Baumann

Title

Chips an' Shavings

Place

United States (Artist's nationality:)

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1923

Medium

Illustrated book with three woodcuts and text on ivory laid paper

Dimensions

19.9 × 13.3 cm (7 7/8 × 5 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Gustave Baumann

Reference Number

1929.451

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