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Ledger Figures, Capt. Richard Black (from Sketchbook)

John William Casilear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a ledger page, vertically oriented. The page is divided into columns. The top line of the page reads "Capt. Richard Black" in cursive writing. The columns contain handwritten numbers and words in cursive, including dates and amounts. The visible entries include: July 6: By Cash: 8.11 July 26: By Cash: 17.11 July 30: By Cash: 20.00 Aug 31: By Cash: 65.00 September: By Cash: 60.00 November: By Cash: 41.00 December: By Cash: 20.00 There are blank lines below the entries. The background of the page is white with darker spots and discoloration throughout. The image has a thin black border around the edges.

Artwork Details

Medium
Graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
387 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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