Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.93.24 © 2008 The Connec ...

The Founding of Wesleyan University in 1831

DraftsmanDrawn by HH Art Studios Inc. (American)

Date1947

MediumDrawing;

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 15 x 21 3/4in. (38.1 x 55.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Schiro

Object number1980.93.24

DescriptionDrawing of two men wearing academic robes, with buildings in the background. The two men are both holding books. There are several more men and some women behind them walking along a path from one of the buildings. One of the buildings is a four story Greek revival style. The other building may be a church.

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesUse Note: Original drawing number 38 of a series of 53 done for G. Fox & Co.'s 100th Anniversary. The drawings appeared in The Hartford Courant as full size advertisements on Sundays from December 29, 1946 to December 29, 1947. The drawing was later published in a book: G. Fox & Co. A Century in Connecticut. Hartford, 1948, p.38.

Status

Not on view