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Ledger Figures (from Sketchbook)

John William Casilear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ledger Figures (from Sketchbook) by John William Casilear. Black and white photocopy of a single page from a ledger or sketchbook. The page contains handwritten cursive writing in pencil, with a list of names on the left side and corresponding numbers. Some of the names are accompanied by additional numbers or words written in smaller text. The handwriting is difficult to read in some places. The right side of the page contains more handwritten text, including a signature. The page has a few smudges and marks, and there are faint lines visible, suggesting it was part of a notebook or ledger. The overall appearance is that of a historical document. The image is bordered by a thick black line. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
362 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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