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1941

  • Work on this object began.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Drawing, U.S. Ships Entering Reykjavik, July 7, 1941

This is a Drawing. It was created by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated November 8, 1941 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is pastel on grey 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

41.2 × 63.5 cm (16 1/4 × 25 in.)

It is signed

Signed in pen and black ink, lower left: Nov-8-1941-LT. COMD. G.B.C. USNR / OR12ABA

It is inscribed

Inscribed in pen and black ink, lower center: "US SHIPS ENTERING REYKJAVIK JULY 7 1941"; lower left: Reyjkavik Iceland

Cite this object as

Drawing, U.S. Ships Entering Reykjavik, July 7, 1941; Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; pastel on grey paper; 41.2 × 63.5 cm (16 1/4 × 25 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-65

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