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Drawing, Cove Back of Dumpling Fort, Newport, July 30, 1849

This is a Drawing. It was created by Daniel Huntington. It is dated July 30, 1849 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

25.3 × 35.5 cm (9 15/16 × 14 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower left: Cove back of Dumpling fort / Newport - July 30- /49

Cite this object as

Drawing, Cove Back of Dumpling Fort, Newport, July 30, 1849; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite on paper; 25.3 × 35.5 cm (9 15/16 × 14 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-458

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