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- Collection: 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition" Reprint
Frontispiece to Volume 1 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen and Nancy at the Brook
This black and white illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to volume 1 of the 1853 James Nisbet and Co. "New Edition" reprint, depicts Ellen and Nancy at the brook. Ellen sits next to the water with her hands in her lap as Nancy stands behind Ellen looking down at her. A line of trees extends across the background of the illustration and several bushes surround Ellen and Nancy. The stillness of the two girls is contrasted by the movement of the water in the foreground of the illustration.
Subjects: The Brook, Ellen, Nancy
Identifier: IsPartOf 77CIA
Frontispiece to Volume 2 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition” Reprint Depicting the Letter Carrier's Arrival
This frontispiece from the second volume of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co "New Edition" Reprint, is a black and white image, that has been damaged by yellowing mildew. This image depicts a scene on page 47, of Ellen receiving a letter from the letter carrier, who is on horseback. Ellen stands on a raised boulder, her hand outstretched to take the letter. There are some trees surrounding her, and the path to the farm frames the carrier.
Subjects: The Letter Carrier Arriving, Ellen, Father Swaim
Tags: fence, horse, horseback riding, letter, riding cropp, trees
Identifier: 78CIA_14
Full Cover of Volume 1 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition" Reprint
Subjects: Full Cover
Identifier: 77CIA_1
Full Cover of Volume 2 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition" Reprint
Subjects: Full Cover
Identifier: 78CIA_1