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Creator Reason, Patrick Henry, 1816-1898, artist.
Contributor Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
Title The Wife. By Washington Irving. [graphic] / P.H.R.
Date January, 1839
Physical Description 1 drawing: calligraphy in ink; overall 24 x 19 cm. (9.5 x 7.25 in.)
Description Album page containing an ornately calligraphed transcription of an excerpt from the Irving sketch in "The Sketch Book of Geoffery Crayon, Gent" about the wife as a helpmate to her husband. The sketch first published in 1816 was widely reprinted in periodicals during the 1830s, including in "The Ladies Garland" in 1838.
Biographical / historical note Reason, an African American New York engraver, was one of the only successful Black engravers during the 1830s and 1840s.
Subject Poetry.
Spouses.
African American artists -- New York (State) -- New York.
Genre Calligraphy -- 1830-1840.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Amy Matilda Cassey album [P.9764.25]
Accession number P.9764.25

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