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Drawing of the projected Bivouac Art Galleries

Description
Black and white ink drawing of The Bivouac. Drawing used in an November 25, 1916 article in the Los Angeles Times about the projected "Bivouac Art Galleries." Caption on back of drawing reads, "For the Finer Side of Life. - Contemplated Transformation of a Unique Residence into a Home for the Fine Arts. (The arrow indicates the spot where the proposed extension, making 30 feet additional front, will be made.)" Duplicate print of Image Number LAT_00984.
Type
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Date
25 November 1916
Call number
mssLAT 000113
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