Name/Title
Dr. Fraga's Turkish BathEntry/Object ID
2018.33.0028Description
Pencil sketch on an unfolded paper bag by Mario Sanchez depicting Dr. Fraga's Drug Store and Turkish Baths on the corner of Duval and Virginia streets. On the verso is a narrative written by Sanchez, 'Dr. Fragas drugstore was on the corner of Duval & Virginia Sts. Now the location of El Kiosko Gallery. The venerable doctor was respected by the community and much appreciated for his discovery of remedy for intestinal worms - Dr. Fragas Cuban Vermifuge. Adjacent to the drug store was Dr. Fragas Turkish Baths. Cigar makers, T Ball players and others bathed there for 30 cents a week.'Type of Drawing
GraphiteArtwork Details
Medium
Pencil, PaperSubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
David Wolkowsky CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Sanchez, MarioRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1960 - circa 1979Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Bottom Right CornerTranscription
Mario SanchezLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PencilLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DrawingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
Framed dimensionsHeight
20 inWidth
30 inDepth
13/16 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Very Good
