A Locomotive Shop at Nazaire

A Locomotive Shop at Nazaire

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Description
Pencil sketch on paper of an American locomotive assembly shop at Saint Nazaire, France during World War I. Men working on several engines.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
sketch
date made
1918-07
associated date
1917-1918
associated person
War Department
artist
Smith, J. Andre
depicted
France: Pays de la Loire, Saint-Nazaire
Physical Description
pencil (overall production method/technique)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
sketch with frame: 11 13/16 in x 15 in; 30.00375 cm x 38.1 cm
sketch without frame: 8 in x 3 3/8 in; 20.32 cm x 8.5725 cm
ID Number
AF.25919
catalog number
25919
accession number
64592
Credit Line
War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff
World War I
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Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military
Official Art from the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I
Military
World War I Art
Art
Combat Art
Art
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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