Some of his letters are in the Metropolitan Museum. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/484293
Very interesting seeing the story of this letter unfold here.
I agree with Debora. I think the blurb pasted on the back isn't saying that copy is the original. It's saying that it's from the original that's...
In 1877-1878 J.M.Stone was painting and showing a number of portraits. I couldn't find a description of your painting, although only a few were...
It was newspaper articles at newspapers.com I searched for Doll & Richards and limited it to 1878. They were often mentioned in a regular column...
The one work of his i looked at was close enough in style that it's worth looking into
1878 was the year Doll & Richards moved to their location at 2 Park Street. There are some articles from that time that mention the doings of...
Although its etymology may be rooted in error, and it's open to confusion with folks from India, the term "Indian" for Native Americans is pretty...
Maybe not actually that old. Badge from Knights of Columbus (founded 1882)....
I shouldn't have said "just". Manzanita wood is beautiful. I grew up in the area it grows, and saw it often when hiking, and have always loved it.
In what area was it found? Because it looks a lot like Manzanita. But if that, it's not likely to be driftwood - just dead root burl from wherever...
In one of the links, they said the nipple was basically a bleed valve to release internal air pressure so that the boots did not rupture after the...
They look like Mickey Mouse Boots. White ones are called Bunny Boots. Military issue for extreme cold climates. Also described at this surplus...
@Figtree3 - Some websites about disconnected photos https://www.deadfred.com/faq_05.php...
You are right @Aquitaine. They don't want everything, and that applies to more than just photos. They may need to be even more selective with...
I would think it's made for the Canada/US market, and the French is there for that reason (Canada). France would be a different plug and voltage.
My experience with New Jersey was as someone wanting to utilize their resources. About 100 years ago, a family member donated some old photos,...
It depends on the location, and who is involved. I've had interactions (donating scans of old unpublished photos) with a number of them from all...
Not sure if it's a real artist, but this appears to be a match. H.R.Gay. https://www.sulisfineart.com/h-r-gay-19th-century-watercolour-waterfall.html
That looks like a match.
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