[An African cat at the zoo with pointy ears, long whiskers, and sharp teeth; and small circles around each letter in the word 'kisses']

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Title: [An African cat at the zoo with pointy ears, long whiskers, and sharp teeth; and small circles around each letter in the word 'kisses']
Date: [1904 March 6]
Creator: Abbot, Charles.
Notes: Dads [Charles Abbot] ALS to [Grace Abbot], [March 6, 1904]. s.l., page 2. From a collection of letters written to Charles Abbot from his family in Warren, Rhode Island. The majority of the letters are from his wife Marcia, but letters from his parents and friends are also part of the collection. The letters primarily describe the lives of Marcia and others living in Warren. What is best documented in this collection is the development and education of the Abbots' daughter Grace. Marcia writes about her involvement as a parent and Grace's activities, and sends her daughter's drawings or short notes with many of the letters. Abbot's service and the news about the United States Army are occasionally mentioned.
Names and Subjects: Felidae--Africa--Pictorial works.; Felidae--Conservation.; Felidae in art.; Mammals--Africa.; Shapes--Pictorial works.; Whiskers.; Zoo animals--1900-1910.; Zoo animals--Pictorial works.; Zoo animals in art.; Manuscripts shelf.
Genre: Letters (correspondence); Line drawings.; Pen and ink drawings.
Collection Title: Abbot family papers
Collection Creator: Abbot, Charles W.
Project Name: Illustrated Manuscripts Project
ID: 5883
Repository: William L. Clements Library
Date Added/Updated: 2018-07-19 18:11:55

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Image Size: 4560 x 5776
File Size: 1 MB
Record: 5883
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