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RefNo18ST/2013-0021
CollectionLDLSH: 18 Stafford Terrace
MakerSambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator
Date1892
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DescriptionThree illustrations for the book 'The Real Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' all with the same mount and wooden backing board, consists of: /1 'I won small sums' chapter letter head, depicts a cross-legged Robinson Crusoe, with a comical nose, side glances at the viewer whilst hiding a card in the back of his trousers. A goat and two Natives surround him, one of the Natives is playing a card game with the seated man while other leans out of a letter 'D' made out of wood. ./2 'Arrayed in the best suit', chapter illustration. Depicts Robinson Crusoe dressed in 17th century finery that consists of a wig, buckled shoes, a dress coat, hat and gloves. He stands proudly with a stick in his right hand and the other hand on his hip, in front of a signpost pointing to 'Hull'./3 'Adjusting the balance', illustration. Depicts Robinson Crusoe dressed in striped trousers and a shirt with rolled up sleeves, threatening to punch a smaller, cowering boy.
ObjectPrint study; Drawing
MaterialsPencil, Pen and Indian ink, on card
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/982Sambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator1844-1910
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