Who made Thomas Hoving’s Rowboat?

Photo in the NYT obit today of this groundbreaking curator at the Met. The boat the happy Hoving is rowing appears to be a livery skiff but of uncommon grace compared to the slugs used today. It even has a bit of Bolger to it. Note the touch of bottom showing right aft.


Right over the center of the Universe
Nice lines. She looks like she would be fun to know. Any ideas as to provenance? I could see her on Stockton Lake.

Off today getting ready for our Christmas Dinner Party tomorrow and tending to a less than 100% Julia.

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