Grand Papa's Cane.

PrinterPrinted by Elijah Chapman Kellogg (American, 1811 - 1881)

PublisherPublished by Elijah Chapman Kellogg (American, 1811 - 1881)

PublisherPublished by Ensign, Thayer & Co. (American, 1850 - 1852)

Date1852-1853

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 11/16 x 8 5/8in. (29.7 x 21.9cm) Sheet (height x width): 13 15/16 x 9 15/16in. (35.4 x 25.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1958.38.21

DescriptionA young child, probably a boy, sits on a bed or couch. He wears a loose-fitting nightshirt, which is falling off his shoulders. A string of beads or pearls is around his neck. In his right hand, he holds a large gold-topped cane with a cord strung through the top. In his left, hand he holds a doll wearing a coat and hat.

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