Collection Highlights
The Truant Gamblers (Undutiful Boys)
1835
1858.23
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Letter
Object name
Letter
Date
September 14, 2001
Medium
Paper
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 6 in. ( 22.9 x 15.2 cm )
Description
Handwritten thank-you letter from Jancken Fermin, a schoolboy from M.S. 80 in the Bronx.
Text written in pencil: " Dear Rescue Heroes,
We think that what you are doing is really important. We think you are a hero. We know that you are working so hard to save many peoples lives I am very proud of you for doing this work. I hope that when I grow up I can be like you.
SIncerely yours, Jancken Fermin M.S. 80, Bronx, New York ".
Credit Line
Gift of Nino Vendome
Object Number
2002.87.3
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
