Mother's Joy.

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

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

PublisherPublished by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888

Date1847

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 7/8 x 8 5/8in. (30.2 x 21.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 x 10in. (35.6 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Morgan H. Alvord

DescriptionA young girl stands in the interior of a room. She wears a dress, petticoat, pantaloons, shoes, and stockings. A long sash is draped over her right shoulder and loosely tied at her left hip. She wears a rose in her hair. A footstool is at the far left. A toy tea set, including a teapot, cream pitcher, sugar bowl, cups, saucers, and a tray, is on a table covered with a tablecloth in the left background. A paneled wall and drapery are in the background. A patterned carpet is on the floor.

Object number1975.60.99

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "MOTHER'S JOY. / 218."

On verso, inscribed in pencil, lower right, "Dwr 18" and accession number.

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