Reproduction of a painting from life in the year 1890 of "Handsome Dan," the Original Yale Mascot, and signed by the artist, Andrew B. Graves.

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Manuscripts and Archives > Reproduction of a painting from life in the year 1890 of "Handsome Dan," the Original Yale Mascot, and signed by the artist, Andrew B. Graves.


10015489

Description

Title
Reproduction of a painting from life in the year 1890 of "Handsome Dan," the Original Yale Mascot, and signed by the artist, Andrew B. Graves.
Alternative Title
Folder Title: Posters with Handsome Dan
Abstract

A set of crossed oars are below with the caption, "Well Rowed Yale." Handsome Dan was purchased from a local blacksmith by Yale football tackle, Andrew Barbey Graves, in 1889, and became the first American university mascot. Graves was a non-graduate member of the Sheffield Scientific School Class of 1892.

Extent
30.65 x 38.01 cm

Collection Information

Repository
Manuscripts and Archives
Call Number
RU 736
Collection Title
Pictures of student life at Yale.
Container / Volume
Drawer 15 | Folder 50

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
Posters

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public
Rights
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Citation
Pictures of student life at Yale (RU 736). Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library.

Identifiers

Object ID (OID)
10015489

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