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1942

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Drawing, Groton Heights from Hill Northeast of New London, 1859

This is a Drawing. It was created by Daniel Huntington. It is dated 1859 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 has the following markings

Verso: Watermark: J. Whatman / Turkey Mill / 1851

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower center: Groton heights - from side[?] hill north east of New London -

Cite this object as

Drawing, Groton Heights from Hill Northeast of New London, 1859; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite on paper; 25.3 × 35.5 cm (9 15/16 × 14 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-460

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