1884 Ink Drawing of Man Writing, Y.L Abercrombie, Bridgeport, CT geometry notebook This one looks to me

This one looks to me like a combination of walnut and pine

I am pretty certain this sweet

Sold as found in a frame that looks to be lacquered and painted wood and shows a bit of loss around a couple of edges

with original

I just love the image of this lovely

1884 Ink Drawing of Man Writing, Y.L Abercrombie, Bridgeport, CT geometry notebook This one looks to meA 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,