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1928

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1962

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Drawing, U.S.S. Steam Sloop Monongahela

This is a Drawing. It was created by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated September 10, 1928 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is brush and grey wash, graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale.

Its dimensions are

27 × 19.7 cm (10 5/8 × 7 3/4 in.)

It is signed

Signed in graphite with initials, lower right: GBC

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower right: Sketch for Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Hearn, Jr. / Sept. 10th 1928

Cite this object as

Drawing, U.S.S. Steam Sloop Monongahela; Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; brush and grey wash, graphite on paper; 27 × 19.7 cm (10 5/8 × 7 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-10

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