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

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.

Object number1958.38.21

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "GRAND PAPA'S CANE. / 470."

On verso, in pencil: upper left, "65946 [crossed out]" "Box 31 / #5" "1958-38-4"; lower right, "Dwr 20 [crossed out] 60" "consv CPC 1987" and accession number.

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