The Bird's Nest.

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

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

Date1857-1867

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 15/16 x 8 5/8in. (30.3 x 21.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 5/8 x 9 15/16in. (34.6 x 25.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionA young woman stands holding a bird's nest full of baby birds in her hands. A second young woman or girl, a small barefoot boy, and two dogs stand nearby. An adult bird flies overhead. The woman at the right wears a striped dress trimmed with lace and a ribbon around her neck. The girl at the left wears a shawl over her head. She appears to be about to put some of the baby birds into her apron. The boy wears a vest and short pants, and he holds a straw hat. Trees, bushes, and rocks are in the background.

Object number1957.63.7

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE BIRD'S NEST."
On verso, inscribed in pencil: upper left, "Box 30 / #6 [crossed out]" "Dr 46 #4"; lower right, "consv CPC 1987" "Dwr 16". Accession number inscribed in blue ink, upper center.

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