Object Details
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Dunn, Harvey Thomas
Description
Artist sketch box used by Harvey Dunn as an official artist with the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) in World War I. The metal box is painted olive drab. It is marked on the top cover "HARVEY DUNN / CAPTAIN" with the castle insignia of the Army Corps of Engineers. The cover is attached by metal slide fasteners which hook into screws. Inside of the box is a roll of white drawing paper that can be advanced by turning the rollers with half-ring handles. On the bottom of the box is a metal back plate which is attached by nails and screws to allow the paper roll to be removed and replaced with a new roll.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
AF.67518M
accession number
229290
catalog number
67518M
Object Name
sketch box
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 17 1/2 in x 14 1/8 in x 2 1/4 in; 44.45 cm x 35.8775 cm x 5.715 cm
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Official Art from the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I
World War I Art
Art
Combat Art
Art
Data Source
National Museum of American History
related event
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1201058