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Sketch Book and Friendship Album Madgie Varney w "First Washing Day"

Cover and edge wear due to rubbingSome soiling due to use and transfer from pencils.

England: 1908-1947. A humorous sketch book and friendship album owned by Madgie Varney, given to her by Bob (Robert) Varney in 1908. The album has over 65 original art work, with 3 photographs, and two music scores. Approximately 10 pieces are done either by Madgie or R M Varney. The majority of the pieces are humorous in tone, for example a drawing of two large leaves hanging on a clothes line with the caption, "First Washing Day". Some of the artwork has been pasted in, while others were drawn directly on the page. A variety of mediums were used, such as pencil, ink, and watercolor. The majority of the pieces were drawn between 1908-1910s, however there are some as late as the 1940s. There are two images from the Disney film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Measures 8 1/4" x 6 1/4"

To view this album, please click on the following link:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1H7dTmhMTLWODWFx2.

Price: $600.00

Item #28004101