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Preparing for Bed.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by Phelps & Watson American, 1859 - 1864

PublisherPublished by F. P. Whiting American, born 1840

Date1863-1864

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 5/8 x 9 5/16in. (32.1 x 23.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 15 15/16 x 12in. (40.5 x 30.5cm)

Credit LineGift of Michael Shortell

DescriptionA woman stands with her back to the viewer, unfastening her shift or chemise with her right hand. In addition to this undergarment, she also wears a long striped skirt and a small cap. An upholstered chair is at the right. A necklace in a footed bowl and a glass are on a small table at the left. A bed with bed hangings is in the background. Patterned carpet is on the floor.

Object number2008.44.4

InscribedLithographed title beneath image, "PREPARING FOR BED. / 723."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number.

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