1884 Ink Drawing of Man Writing, Y.L Abercrombie, Bridgeport, CT old wooden open sign importantly

importantly

There is some dryness/wear to the wood on the bowl of the spoon and along its edges

I've got a special weakness for renderings of children with their beloved pets

forming a sort of heart that makes this one seem especially fit for Valentine's Day

1884 Ink Drawing of Man Writing, Y.L Abercrombie, Bridgeport, CT old wooden open sign importantlyA bit of a curious one! On one edge of the page our subject is so intently writing upon is printed "Salvation Army" perhaps the joke here being that the soul of our Y. L Abercrombie was in need of saving?!! In any event, I love his focused intensity (and bald head, and especially his hands), with glasses folded to one side in favor of hunching over the paper as he writes, ink bottle nearby. 6 7 8" x 4 1 8" and in good condition, with minor toning,