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

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

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Description (Brief)
The Gasparro Collection at the National Museum of American History demonstrates the artist's constant mental and tactile preoccupation with the next coin design. Many of his drawings illustrate allegorical figures. This quick design is labeled Victory "1776-1781."
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
sketch
date made
1975-1990
artist
Gasparro, Frank
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 12.7 cm x 7.5 cm; 5 in x 2 15/16 in
ID Number
2009.0005.091
accession number
2009.0005
catalog number
2009.0005.091
Credit Line
Christina Gasparro Hansen
subject
Art - Currency
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Coins, Currency and Medals
Art of Gasparro
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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