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Drawing, Oak Sprig

This is a Drawing. It was created by Daniel Huntington. It is dated August 18, 1862 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was bequest of Erskine Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

22.9 × 29.6 cm (9 × 11 5/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower left: Mon. Augt 16 / letter from Elise - / oak sprig / He oars to beyond the mid-lake / - storm brewing - muttering of / thunder) / now towards landing - / in Summer-house found / Miss Litchfield & Miss Foote / when safe in door - cleared - & sun broke out

Cite this object as

Drawing, Oak Sprig; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite on paper; 22.9 × 29.6 cm (9 × 11 5/8 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-368

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