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Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
graphite (overall material)
ink (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 25 1/4 in x 19 3/4 in; 64.135 cm x 50.165 cm
Object Name:
sketch
Description:
<p>"Map of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida" painted sketch from artist's sketchbook used in the documentary <i>The True Story of Glory Continues</i>. This sketch depicts significant places along the coast in these three states, including Charleston, Savannah, and Jacksonville. This is part of a set of sketches from "A Swamp Angel's Sketchbook,” which contains concepts for the film <i>Glory</i>.</p>
<p><i>Glory</i> was the first film to illustrate the involvement of African American soldiers in the Civil War. The film follows the story of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the first African American Union regiment organized in the North during the Civil War, and culminates in the Battle at Fort Wagner.</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
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Credit Line:
Paul Culberg
ID Number:
1991.0279.06
Accession number:
1991.0279
Catalog number:
1991.0279.06
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Popular Entertainment
Movies
Movie Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-1324-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1460280