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Steam Launch "Phoebe," Skaneateles Lake, NY
Artist
Benn, Nathan
(born 1950)
Date1975
Dimensionssheet (a): 17 1/4 × 24 in. (43.8 × 61 cm)
frame (a): 22 1/4 × 28 1/4 in. (56.5 × 71.8 cm)
sheet (b): 17 × 23 1/2 in. (43.2 × 59.7 cm)
frame (a): 22 1/4 × 28 1/4 in. (56.5 × 71.8 cm)
sheet (b): 17 × 23 1/2 in. (43.2 × 59.7 cm)
ClassificationsART, 2-DIMENSIONAL
Credit LineMuseum Purchase with In-Kind Gift by the Artist
Object number2021.9.25a-b
Description2 horizontal, rectangular color prints with photographer's caption “Steam launch ‘Phoebe,’ a rare wood burning powered boat, is piloted at north end of Skaneateles Lake by Steve Wikstrom. Steve is a merchant seaman and son of the boat's owner A.S. Wikstrom. Phoebe was built by the Davis Dry Dock Company in Kingston in 1914. The company dates from the late 1800-s and was once a major ship building company on the Inner Harbor at Kingston. Skaneateles Lake, NY, October 15, 1975.” steamboat helmed by Steve Wikstrom, in center wearing yellow shirt, heading towards right in lake with village of Skaneateles in background; grey skies overhead.Collections
- Photography
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