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Gift of Michael Shortell, 2008.44.7  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Young American Sailor.
Gift of Michael Shortell, 2008.44.7 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Young American Sailor.

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850
PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850
PublisherPublished by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888
After a work byAfter a work by Franz Xaver Winterhalter German, 1805 - 1873
Date1848-1849
MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 5/8 x 8 5/8in. (29.5 x 21.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 x 1 1/8in. (35.6 x 2.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Michael Shortell
DescriptionA young boy stands on a grassy bank beside the sea. He is wearing a sailor suit and a round hat. His hands are in his pockets. A knife hangs from a rope around his waist. A square-rigged sailing ship is in the right background.
Object number2008.44.7
InscribedLithographed title beneath image, "YOUNG AMERICAN SAILOR. / 284."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number, "B. 1/26"
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