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1928

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1962

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Drawing, Persian Polo, Study for Mural in the New York Athletic Club, 1928

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated 1928 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is pastel on grey paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale.

Its dimensions are

63 × 47.8 cm (24 13/16 × 18 13/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower left: York and Sawyer Architects, N.Y.A.C.; lower center: "Persian Polo; lower right: Barnet Phillips Del.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Persian Polo, Study for Mural in the New York Athletic Club, 1928; Designed by Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; pastel on grey paper; 63 × 47.8 cm (24 13/16 × 18 13/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-29

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