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Drawing, Sketch of Hands

This is a Drawing. It was created by Daniel Huntington. It is dated December 20, 1878 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is graphite on grey wove 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

33.3 x 50.6 cm (13 1/8 x 19 15/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Verso: Inscribed in graphite at center margin: Mr Martin / Dec 20-78

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sketch of Hands; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite on grey wove paper; 33.3 x 50.6 cm (13 1/8 x 19 15/16 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-438

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