The Old Print Shop

1942 at Bridgeport Brass.

  • ARTIST: Kerr Eby

  • MEDIUM: Charcoal drawing,

    DATE: 1942.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 23 1/4 x 17 12" (58.5 x 45.5 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: The image is based on a drawing done during WWI titled "A Kiss for the Kaiser." <BR><BR> Bridgeport Brass was organized in 1865 to make brass clock movements, later in became famous for producing the copper wire strung between new York and Boston. They were a pioneer in the use of electric furnaces in the brass industry. During WWII they produced shell casings for the United States military. <BR><BR>

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Signed within image, lower right.

  • CONDITION: Good condition. Tape in margin corners.

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