John Edward Goodall
1853-1929
Lady Alfreton and Piers Greeting Elma, Mrs. Mansell, and a Young Woman in a Bath Chair
ca. 1889
4 1/2 x 6 7/8 inches (114 x 174 mm); on sheet: 5 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches (134 x 190 mm)
Black ink wash with white, on cardstock.
1986.1923
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Title derived by cataloger from inscription on verso of drawing; signed "J.E. Goodall" within drawing at lower right.
Published caption title reads: "The young ladies had to struggle with a good deal of surprise."
Original drawing for an illustration for Lucy Bethia Walford's "A sage of sixteen" (London : Spencer Blackett & Hallam, 1889, p. 228 (facing)).
Accompanying folder incorrectly identifies John Goodall's drawings as illustrations for Emily S. Elliott's "Mrs. Blackett: her story."
Published caption title reads: "The young ladies had to struggle with a good deal of surprise."
Original drawing for an illustration for Lucy Bethia Walford's "A sage of sixteen" (London : Spencer Blackett & Hallam, 1889, p. 228 (facing)).
Accompanying folder incorrectly identifies John Goodall's drawings as illustrations for Emily S. Elliott's "Mrs. Blackett: her story."
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed in pencil at lower left: Chap 20; printer's specifications within left hand and lower border.
Summary
Illustration shows Lady Alfreton and Piers welcoming Mrs. Mansell and a young woman seated in an invalid's bath chair to their home.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Classification
Century Drawings
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