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Designs for two heraldic birds, vestry door, Merchant Taylor’s School with inscription on reverse

1938

Designs for two heraldic birds, vestry door, Merchant Taylor’s School

Created by
Alan L. Durst 1883–1970
Date
1938
Medium
Charcoal, ink and graphite on paper
Dimensions
325 × 382 mm
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Created by
Alan L. Durst 1883–1970
Title
Designs for two heraldic birds, vestry door, Merchant Taylor’s School with inscription on reverse
Date
1938
Description
Inscribed in pencil in top left corner: 'Headmaster M.T.S. Birley'.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented by David Durst, 1972
Reference
TGA 729/3/57

Archive context

  • Personal papers and artwork of Alan Durst TGA 729 (181)
    • Designs and sketches TGA 729/3 (181)
      • Designs for two heraldic birds, vestry door, Merchant Taylor’s School with inscription on reverse TGA 729/3/57
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