The Steel Mill

Dateca. 1940

Maker James Milton Sessions Born Rome, New York, 1882; died Chicago, Illinois, 1962

Object number2018.5.11

ProvenanceJohn Traynor Toland (1922-2007), founder of Summerville Steel Company, Seattle, Washington; sold from his estate to [A. J. Kollar Fine Paintings, Seattle, Washington], 2007; sold to donor, 2010

Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann

Credit LineGift of the Estate of Bruce Leven

Dimensions25 1/4 x 22 in. (64.1 x 55.9 cm) Framed: 34 x 31 x 1 1/2 in. (86.4 x 78.7 x 3.8 cm)

MediumWatercolor on wood pulp illustration board

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The Steel Mill