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Illuminated text study "In memory of my mother and father..." and notes for The Philadelphia Award
Illuminated text study "In memory of my mother and father..." and notes for The Philadelphia Award

Illuminated text study "In memory of my mother and father..." and notes for The Philadelphia Award

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Object Details

Title:
Illuminated text study "In memory of my mother and father..." and notes for The Philadelphia Award
Date:
c. 1921
Artist:
Medium:
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
10 x 8 in.
Classification
Illuminated Texts
Credit Line:
Gift of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 2015
Description

[at left in graphite]: panels-- / Printing Press / Musical Instruments / Painting / Sculpture / explanation / Philanthropy / Education / ReligionEdward M. Bok established the Philadelphia Award in 1921 to recognize each year one or more Philadelphians whose achievements served the best interest of the community.

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