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John Cotton Dana
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John Cotton Dana

Artist (American, 1865 - 1952)
Date1928
Geographic OriginNew York, New York
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: H 37 x W 27 1/4 x D 1 in. (H 94 x W 69.2 x D 2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of individual trustees of The Newark Museum Association, 1928
Object number28.1969
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On view
Object NameSculpture
Title Details
Primary Title John Cotton Dana
InscriptionsRecto: "JOHN COTTON DANA / THIS MUSEUM IS HIS THOUGHT / AND WORK" Signed: "MCM J F [encircled] XXVIII" Foundry mark: "Kunst F'ndry - N.Y."ProvenancePurchased from the artist, New York, N.Y.

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