Shaker Visionary Image

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a photograph of a handwritten letter on blue-tinted paper. The heading reads "A Little Book of Spencers" with the date "Feb 5th, 1854." The text mentions family and personal relationships, including references to "given by Ethelp(?) Ruth" and "My dear Sister." It describes family heirlooms such as "Mother's kerchief box" and details familial connections or memories associated with these items. The letter has a historical and personal tone appropriate for mid-19th-century correspondence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.7 x 17 cm (8 9/16 x 6 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13493


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in black ink: Eldress Ruth; upper right in black ink: Feb 5th 1854.

Wikidata ID

Q64535125

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