Sketch from Autograph Album
Fly away with Tiny Tuesday!
Impeccably detailed, this little sketch was hand drawn using pen and colored ink. It is located within an autograph book dating to the early 1880s. The book features an embossed burgundy leather cover, with “Autographs” stamped in gilt on the front.
The owner of the book is unknown, though it descended through the French family. While the beautiful sketch includes the entwined initials “HW” or “WH,” not enough is known to identify the artist.
Autograph books were popular during the late 19th century. Often the friends and family of the owner would sign the book, leaving little messages or delicate sketches.
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