Object Timeline

1933

  • Work on this object began.

1937

  • Work on this object ended.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Advertisement, "Taking on the Pilot," Advertisement for Dry Dock Savings Institution, Featuring Mural Design

This is a Advertisement. It was designed by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated 1933-37 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is printed in colored ink, mounted. 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

1962-135-45-c: 8.5 × 15.5 cm (3 3/8 × 6 1/8 in.) 1962-135-45-d: 40.6 × 25.5 cm (16 × 10 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Advertisement, "Taking on the Pilot," Advertisement for Dry Dock Savings Institution, Featuring Mural Design; Designed by Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; printed in colored ink, mounted; 1962-135-45-c: 8.5 × 15.5 cm (3 3/8 × 6 1/8 in.) 1962-135-45-d: 40.6 × 25.5 cm (16 × 10 1/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-45-c,d

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