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Collection of 4 sailors

Collection of 4 sailors
Title
Collection of 4 sailors
Object name 
Sailors (4)
Date 
1900-1935
Medium 
Lead, paint
Dimensions 
each: 2 1/8 x 1 in. ( 5.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description 
Four semi-flat lead sailors standing at attention, mounted on round, domed bases; traces of blue and green paint on one sailor.
Credit Line 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number 
INV.9159
Gallery Label