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Park Theatre, Park Row, New York

Drawn and etched H. Fossette American
1831–34
Not on view
A street scene looking down Park Row with a theatre at right, church steeple in the distance and carriages and pedestrians on the street. Adjacent buildings labeled "City Coffee House," and "Batcelors Hall (sic)."

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Park Theatre, Park Row, New York
  • Artist: Drawn and etched H. Fossette (American, 1801– ca. 1886)
  • Date: 1831–34
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 3 15/16 x 6 in. (10 x 15.3 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of William Keighley, 1970
  • Object Number: 1970.662.27
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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