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1937

  • Work on this object began.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

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Photograph, "Safe Haven," Mural in Dry Dock Savings Bank, 59th Street and Lexington Avenue, New York City

This is a Photograph. It was designed by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated 1937 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is photograph printed in colored ink, laid down. 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

24.1 × 40.6 cm (9 1/2 × 16 in.)

Cite this object as

Photograph, "Safe Haven," Mural in Dry Dock Savings Bank, 59th Street and Lexington Avenue, New York City; Designed by Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; photograph printed in colored ink, laid down; 24.1 × 40.6 cm (9 1/2 × 16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-44

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