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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

DescriptionFull-length, profile portrait of George Washington is superimposed on an ornamental shape, intended to be cut out, folded, and used as a penwiper.

Object number2010.13.0

InscribedOn recto, surrounding image, lithographed text, "Amusement for the Ladies / It's pretty work / try it. - Very ornamental / on the wall or table / Portraits of / Lincoln - Washington / & Grant. / FOR MAKING PEN WIPERS."

On verso, upper left, in pencil, "C.R. 115"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject 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)

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