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1931

  • Work on this object began.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

2016

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Photograph, Mural in Lobby of Chase Manhattan Bank, Williams St., N.Y.

This is a Photograph. It was designed by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated 1931 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is photograph printed in colored ink. 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

35.6 × 28 cm (14 × 11 in.)

It is signed

Signed in mural, lower left: GRIFFITH BAILY COALE 1931

Cite this object as

Photograph, Mural in Lobby of Chase Manhattan Bank, Williams St., N.Y.; Designed by Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; photograph printed in colored ink; 35.6 × 28 cm (14 × 11 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-47

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