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Drawing, Boats in a Bay, 1870-80

This is a Drawing. It was created by Samuel Colman. It is dated 1870-80 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Samuel Colman. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman.

Its dimensions are

12.3 × 18 cm (4 13/16 × 7 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Boats in a Bay, 1870-80; Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920); USA; graphite on paper; 12.3 × 18 cm (4 13/16 × 7 1/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman; 1939-85-111

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