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Collection of Winslow Homer illustrations

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-MC-1278

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of illustrations by Winslow Homer for Harper's Weekly (1873-1874), Frank Leslie's Chimney Corner (1865), and sheet music. Titles of sheet music include "National Songs of America," "Annie Lawrie," "Katy Darling," "The Wheelbarrow Polka," and The Ratcatcher's Daughter."

Dates

  • Creation: 1851 - 1874

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) was an American artist. Although he is best known today for his landscape and seascape paintings, Homer began his career as a commercial illustrator. He worked extensively for Harper's Weekly and Ballou's Pictorial among other periodicals. In the 1860s, Homer moved away from illustration as his painting career took off.

Extent

.2 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language

English

Overview

Illustrations by Winslow Homer from Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's Chimney Corner, and sheet music.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged in folders by publication and type of material.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Related Materials

Quaker and Special Collections holds Harper's Weekly volumes from the Civil War period, which include numerous Homer illustrations.

Processing Information

Processed by Sarah Horowitz; completed November, 2018.

Title
Collection of Winslow Homer illustrations
Author
Sarah Horowitz
Date
November, 2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Find It at the Library

Most of the materials in this catalog are not digitized and can only be accessed in person. Please see our website for more information about visiting or requesting reproductions from Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections Library

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