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Drawing, Fishermen in Galveston, Texas

This is a Drawing. It was created by Samuel Colman. It is dated February 9, 1892 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

19.4 × 9.5 cm (7 5/8 × 3 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, center: Galveston. Feb 9th | 92 -; lower center: net against[?] brown grey

Cite this object as

Drawing, Fishermen in Galveston, Texas; Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920); USA; graphite on paper; 19.4 × 9.5 cm (7 5/8 × 3 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman; 1939-85-115

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