113 Edgar Britton, Work of the Petroleum Division of the Bureau of Mines...

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Description: Work of the Petroleum Division of the Bureau of Mines (east wall)

TitleWork of the Petroleum Division of the Bureau of Mines (east wall)

Creator nameBritton, Edgar

Creator nationality/cultureAmerican

Creator rolePainter

Creation date1939

Object typePainting

MaterialsFresco

Dimensions9 ft. 3 1/2 in. x 19 ft. 7 in.

LocationDepartment of the Interior, Washington, D.C.

Accession numberUnknown

SubjectsLabor in artCoal mines and mining in artMural painting and decoration, American--Washington (D.C.)

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