As It Might Work

Boardman Robinson American, born Canada

1917

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Title: As It Might Work
Artist: Boardman Robinson (American (born Canada), Nova Scotia 1876–1952 Stamford, Connecticut)
Date: 1917
Culture: American
Medium: Pen, ink, and chalk on paper
Dimensions: 19 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (49.5 x 38.7 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1942
Object Number: 42.13.21
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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