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Drawing, Bit of Moat, Humphrey's Ledge

This is a Drawing. It was created by Daniel Huntington. It is dated September 11, 1868 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is graphite on tan paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was bequest of Erskine Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

16.2 × 25.6 cm (6 3/8 × 10 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower left: Bit of Mote | Humphreys Ledge) / Sep. 11. 68.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Bit of Moat, Humphrey's Ledge; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite on tan paper; 16.2 × 25.6 cm (6 3/8 × 10 1/16 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-838

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