John P. Morton & Co. Woodblock Prints, Sheet 11-2.
Title
John P . Morton & Co . Woodblock Prints , Sheet 11-2 .
Contributors
John P. Morton & Co. (publisher)
Description
Woodblock prints of, from top to bottom starting at left : elderly shepherd rests with sheepdog , while sheep graze in background ; shirtless man with Mohawk and feathers in hair wrestles and points knife at bear , while frightened child flees ; barefoot young sailor climbing boat's rigging ; boy leaning toward stream near waterfall ; boy , standing in room with man holding newspaper , gesturing through window toward workmen on ladders ; man wearing turban and belted tunic waves to similarly-attired man with spear as he rides away on black steed ; travelers , with covered wagon and tent , stop in valley near very tall tree ; number 11 ; with tents and wagons in background , circus ticket booth bearing sign reading "Last Day . Grand Menagerie . Admission 25 cents " staffed by man in top hat , is approached by two boys and a man accompanied by dog ; man on horseback and surrounded by exhausted horses sounds bugle , while a line of people approaches on the road in background .
Subject
Shepherds Animals Indians of North America Sailors Men Children Spears Covered wagons Camps Circuses & shows Parades & processions
Date Original
18--?
Object Type
Wood engravings
Source
12 x 18 in. page in the John P. Morton & Co. Woodblock Collection, University of Louisville Margaret M. Bridwell Art Library.
Citation Information
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Collection
John P. Morton & Co. Woodblock Collection
Collection Website
http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/morton/
Digital Publisher
University of Louisville Margaret M. Bridwell Art Library
Format
image/jp2
Ordering Information
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Image Number
ULAL Morton Woodblocks 11-2 enhanced
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