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1942

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Drawing, Sketch for Portrait of J. J. Phelps

This is a Drawing. It was created by Daniel Huntington. It is dated January 6, 1869 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is graphite on light brown 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

31.2 × 22.9 cm (12 5/16 × 9 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower right: Mr. Phelps - Jan 6. 69. / mem. in case cannot Sit.; additional notes in English and Italian, upper left and right.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sketch for Portrait of J. J. Phelps; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite on light brown paper; 31.2 × 22.9 cm (12 5/16 × 9 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-699

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