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Bust of a girl (Marguerite Degas)
Degas, Edgar
(Draughtsman)
History note: Degas family; H. Brame; with Gimpel Fils, 1959; bt. A.S.F. Gow (£200)
Height: 479 mm
Width: 309 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1978-02-08)
by
Gow, A. S. F.
Support composed of paper ( buff)
Drawing : Graphite on buff paper
Accession number: PD.31-1978
Primary reference Number: 6288
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.35-1978
Accession Number: PD.32-1978
Accession Number: AD.1.18-537
Accession Number: 2387
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