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.
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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.
this info sucks.
On what basis sir?