Teaching the Scriptures.

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock (American, 1848 - 1850)

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock (American, 1848 - 1850)

PublisherPublished by D. Needham (American, 1808 - 1888)

DistributorDistributed by D. Needham (American, 1808 - 1888)

Date1848-1850

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper in 4-ply acid-free mat

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 7/8 x 8 9/16in. (30.2 x 21.7cm) Sheet (height x width): 14 x 9 15/16in. (35.6 x 25.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number1995.182.86

DescriptionA woman sits in an elaborate carved chair at a round table in the interior of a room. She wears a dress with a large lace collar or bertha. She has a bracelet on her right wrist, a rose in her hair, and another rose at her breast. A young boy wearing a tight-fitting jacket stands beside her. They are reading an open book, probably a Bible, which rests on a stand on the table. Also on the table are a closed book, an oil lamp, and a glass vase of flowers, probably roses. A patterned carpet is on the floor. Trees are visible through an open window that is framed by drapery with fringe and a tieback.

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