Christian Science Sentinel Cover, June 10, 1934

Drawing

Drexel Founding Collection

Name/Title

Christian Science Sentinel Cover, June 10, 1934

Entry/Object ID

5345

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Edith Emerson, Philadelphia

Notes

Date: August 1982 Credit Line: Bequest of Edith Emerson Means of Accession: Bequest

Made/Created

Artist

Violet Oakley

Date made

1934

Place

City

Philadelphia

State

Pennsylvania

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

19-3/4 in

Width

13-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

H, W: 19 3/4x13 1/2 in; H, W: 50.16x34.29 cm

Height

19-3/4 in

Width

13-1/2 in

Height

50.16 cm

Width

34.29 cm

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

Her interest in William Penn and Quaker ideals led Oakley to convert to Christian Science after the death of her father. The combination of historic accuracy and deep spirituality taught in Christian Science would influence her art throughout her life.