Object Details
maker
Strong, Thomas W.
Description
This hand-colored print depicts an interior scene of an unmarried man opening a large basket that contains two infants. The man wears a long coat, vest, high collar, bow tie and plaid trousers. An unopened letter lies on the floor near the basket. He has a look of dismay as he peers down on the unruly infants and realizes his responsibilities for the babies. A family of four looks on gleefully through a door in the background. Also in the background are a picture on the wall of a man on horseback, flowered wallpaper, and a patterned rug.
Thomas W. Strong, a wood engraver and lithographer who worked in New York City from 1842-1851 produced this print. After 1851 he was listed as a publisher. Strong's prints included commentaries on social and moral themes as well as cartoons and funny valentines.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Harry T. Peters "America on Stone" Lithography Collection
date made
ca 1843
ID Number
DL.60.2300
catalog number
60.2300
accession number
228146
Object Name
lithograph
Object Type
Lithograph
Physical Description
hand-colored (image production method/technique)
ink (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
image: 11 1/4 in x 8 1/2 in; 28.575 cm x 21.59 cm
overall: 16 in x 12 in; 40.64 cm x 30.48 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
Related Publication
Peters, Harry T.. America on Stone
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Courtship, love
Communication, letter writing
Furnishings
Comic prints
Children
Toys
Holidays and Celebrations, general
Hunting
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_324638