[A book, "How I Became An Uncle", opened to its title page; and an old man sleeping in an upright position with his glasses still on]

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Title: [A book, "How I Became An Uncle", opened to its title page; and an old man sleeping in an upright position with his glasses still on]
Date: 1897 January 16
Creator: Paulding, John, d. 1933.
Notes: "How I Became An Uncle."; John [Paulding] ALS to Parents and Folks at home, January 16, 1897. Chicago, [Illinois], page 3. From a collection containing eleven heavily illustrated letters written from Chicago, Illinois by the teenaged artist-in-training, John Paulding, to his mother between 1897 and 1899. The pen and ink sketches illustrate his experiences in the city. As an illustrator, Paulding's style is strongly influenced by the popular magazine illustrators of the day, featuring strong, clean lines, and outstanding attention to detail and character.
Names and Subjects: Books--1890-1900.; Books--Illinois.; Books in art.; Eyeglasses--1890-1900.; Eyeglasses--Pictorial works.; Eyeglasses in art.; Men--1890-1900.; Men, White.; Older people--1890-1900.; Older people in art.; Sitting--1890-1900.; Sitting position.; Sleep positions.; Sleeping--1890-1900.; Title pages--1890-1900.; Title pages in art.; Manuscripts shelf.
Genre: Letters (correspondence); Line drawings (drawings); Pen and ink drawings.
Collection Title: John Paulding collection
Collection Creator: Paulding, John, d. 1933.
Project Name: Illustrated Manuscripts Project
ID: 4930
Repository: William L. Clements Library
Date Added/Updated: 2018-04-10 14:30:40

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Image Size: 3778 x 5768
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Record: 4930
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