Bird's Eye View Hampton Roads Area
Artist
Charles A. Morrisette
(American, 1870-1945)
CultureAmerican
Date1924
MediumInk and wash on paper
DimensionsOverall: 28 x 23 7/8 in. (71.1 x 60.6 cm)
InscribedSigned "Morrie Co., Norfolk, Va."
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ernest L. Whitehurst and Mrs. William Pettit
Object number53.1.3
Not on view
DescriptionOriginal ink and wash drawing done for the "Hampton Roads Port Edition of the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch". Shows Hampton Roads area, Newport News, Coal Terminals, U.S. Navy Yard, Municipal Grain Elevator, Seashore Resort, manufacturing, Norfolk waterfront and surrounding farm lands.Label TextCharles A. Morrisette American (1870-1945) Bird's Eye View Hampton Roads Area, 1924 Ink and wash on paper Collection Chrysler Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Ernest L. Whitehurst and Mrs. William Pettit 53.1.3
1953
No Date
ca. 1957
