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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.82  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Williamsburg Bridge Tower, New York City
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.82 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Williamsburg Bridge Tower, New York City

MakerCarved by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Original OwnerOriginally owned by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Date1990-2000
MediumLinoleum block; residual black printer's ink on linoleum on particle board
DimensionsMount (height x width x depth): 12 x 9 x 3/4in. (30.5 x 22.9 x 1.9cm)
Other (block height x width x depth): 12 x 9 x 3/4in. (30.5 x 22.9 x 1.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionLinoleum block depicting a tower of the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City from beneath the bridge. The lines and shapes of the trusses, deck, finials and cables are expressed in detail.
Object number2011.465.82
MarkingsBottom edge, stamped in black ink: "SPEEDBALL 9 X 12 / Prin[illegible]"

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Richard Welling
1990-2000
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Richard Welling
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Richard Welling
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Richard Welling
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Richard Welling
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Richard Welling
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Richard Welling
1990-2000
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Richard Welling
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Richard Welling
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