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Preview image of work. etching on paper, The Shot Tower 35464

2017.56.754

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The Shot Tower

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Artist

Walter Pach (New York, New York, 1883 – 1958, New York, New York)

Title

The Shot Tower

Creation Date

1920

Century

early 20th century

Dimensions

6 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (17.46 x 12.07 cm)

Object Type

print

Creation Place

North America, United States

Medium and Support

etching on paper

Credit Line

Gift of Francis M. Naumann and Marie T. Keller

Copyright

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Accession Number

2017.56.754

Object Description

6 examples unnumbered, 1 example early state, 1 unsigned proof: Total of 8 examples
View of The Shot Tower (Youle's Shot Tower, built 1823) at 53rd St. and East River. A note in artist's hand on one print states "Old Shot Tower, now demolished./ For over a hundred years it stood at 53rd St. and the East River." Demolished 1920. In background, other city buildings; the shot tower was in rural surroundings when built.
Total of 8 prints, all of the same plate size: 6 unnumbered copies, variously inscribed; 2 early states or proofs. All but one proof are signed and dated in pencil. See images attached to EmbArk record.


Keywords: cityscape   image of New York City  
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