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1939

  • Work on this object began.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

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Photograph, View of the Facade of the Crosley Building, New York World's Fair, Showing "Ariel" Mural

This is a Photograph. It was designed by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated 1939 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is photograph printed on sensitized 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

24.5 × 17.6 cm (9 5/8 × 6 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Photograph, View of the Facade of the Crosley Building, New York World's Fair, Showing "Ariel" Mural; Designed by Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; photograph printed on sensitized paper; 24.5 × 17.6 cm (9 5/8 × 6 15/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-34

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