John Edward Goodall
1853-1929
Elma and Lady Mabel's Visit to the Daughters of the Swiss Pastor
ca. 1889
6 13/16 x 4 1/2 inches (173 x 114 mm); on sheet: 7 3/4 x 5 inches (198 x 128 mm)
Black ink wash with white, on cardstock.
1986.1922
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Title derived by cataloger from inscription on verso of drawing; signed "J.E. Goodall" within drawing at lower right.
Published caption title reads: "The young ladies had to struggle with a good deal of surprise."
Original drawing for an illustration for Lucy Bethia Walford's "A sage of sixteen" (London : Spencer Blackett & Hallam, 1889, p. 228 (facing)).
Accompanying folder incorrectly identifies John Goodall's drawings as illustrations for Emily S. Elliott's "Mrs. Blackett: her story."
Published caption title reads: "The young ladies had to struggle with a good deal of surprise."
Original drawing for an illustration for Lucy Bethia Walford's "A sage of sixteen" (London : Spencer Blackett & Hallam, 1889, p. 228 (facing)).
Accompanying folder incorrectly identifies John Goodall's drawings as illustrations for Emily S. Elliott's "Mrs. Blackett: her story."
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed in pencil on verso: Ch 19 Elma and Lady Mabel's Visit to Daughters of French Pastor.
Summary
Illustration shows Elma and Mabel seated in conversation with the two daughters of the Swiss pastor.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Classification
Century Drawings
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