Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.93.27 © 2008 The Connec ...

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DraftsmanDrawn by HH Art Studios Inc. (American)

Date1947

MediumDrawing; ink and gouache with graphite on white wove paper mounted to board

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 15 x 21 7/8in. (38.1 x 55.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

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

Object number1980.93.27

DescriptionDrawing of two men talking. Both men are wearing top hats. There are two women walking by wearing hoop skirts and hats. In the background are several buildings, probably factory buildings. One building has a sign that reads, "CRINOLINE HALL". Part of a wagon is visible, and an American flag flies from a pole on the roof of a building to the right.

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesUse Note: Original drawing number 43 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.43.

Status

Not on view