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Letters From Home

1943

Burr Lee Singer

Associated Names

Burr Lee Singer

Artist, American, 1912 - 1992

The image depicts two sailors. One is standing against a wooden wall, holding a letter. The other sailor is seated on a sack, also holding a letter. Both sailors wear navy uniforms and sailor caps. In the background, there is a rough wooden wall with a dark window or doorway.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 348 x 273 mm
Sheet: 445 x 348 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4436

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Letters From Home; lower right, Burr Singer '43; verso, Lawrence Barrett printer.

Wikidata ID

Q76551934