Amusement for the Ladies
PrinterPrinted by
E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
(American, 1840 - 1867)
PublisherPublished by
E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
(American, 1840 - 1867)
PublisherPublished by
F. P. Whiting
(American, born 1840)
Date1866
MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 13 5/8 x 9 1/4in. (34.6 x 23.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 15 3/4 x 10 3/8in. (40 x 26.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2010.13.0
DescriptionFull-length, profile portrait of George Washington is superimposed on an ornamental shape, intended to be cut out, folded, and used as a penwiper.
Label TextPenwipers made of cloth or paper were used for wiping ink off old-fashioned pens. Making ornamental penwipers was a popular pastime during the Victorian period. Ladies' magazines frequently included patterns and the Kellogg lithographic firm of Hartford published several designs featuring famous figures from the American past. These would have been cut out and folded by the purchasers.
NotesSubject Note: Penwipers made of cloth or paper were used for wiping ink off old-fashioned pens. Making ornamental penwipers was a popular pastime during the Victorian period. Ladies' magazines frequently included patterns and the Kellogg lithographic firm of Hartford published several designs featuring famous figures from the American past. These would have been cut out and folded by the purchasers. (Finlay 7/22/2010)Status
Not on view
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