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Drawing, Sketch of Julia Wells for "My Cousin in Blue", May 8, 1878

This is a Drawing. It was created by Daniel Huntington. It is dated May 8, 1878 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is graphite on grey 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

35.5 × 25.2 cm (14 × 9 15/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower left: Julia Wells / May -8 . 78; lower right: for "my cousin in blue"; additional notes and measurements, upper right and left.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sketch of Julia Wells for "My Cousin in Blue", May 8, 1878; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite on grey paper; 35.5 × 25.2 cm (14 × 9 15/16 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-434

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