Flowing Hair Liberty Photograph and Sketch, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 1975-1990

Description (Brief):

Gasparro drew with marker on a photograph over the image of a plaster galvano (model,) indicating propsed changes to the coin design. In the next phase, Gasparro would add detail to Libety's hair, a crown, and a collar.

Date Made: 1975-1990

Artist: Gasparro, Frank

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Subject: Art - Currency

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Credit Line: Christina Gasparro Hansen

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2009.0005.107Accession Number: 2009.0005Catalog Number: 2009.0005.107

Object Name: photograph/sketch

Physical Description: paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: overall: 10.2 cm x 14.8 cm; 4 in x 5 13/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-561c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1395960

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