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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5289  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Customs House
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5289 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Customs House

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Date1970
MediumDrawing; black ink and colored markers on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 13 5/8 x 10 1/2in. (34.6 x 26.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 5/8 x 10 1/2in. (34.6 x 26.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionDrawing of the Customs House in Boston, Massachusetts, surrounded by other buildings.
Object number2012.284.5289
InscribedRecto, bottom left, handwritten in black ink: "CUSTOMS / HOUSE-- / CLOCK READS / 11:50 ALL THE / TIME! LARGE / GOLD HANDS"

Bottom, handwritten in black ink: "GLOOMY MARCH / DAY IN DOWNTOWN BOSTON -- / RAIN OFF + ON ALL DAY"

Bottom right, handwritten in black ink: "3/5/70"
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