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  • Collection: 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition" Reprint

Illustration on Page 88a of Volume 2 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen and The Brownie

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This black and white illustration, appearing on page 88a of volume 2 of the 1853 James Nisbet and Co. "New Edition" reprint, depicts Ellen and The Brownie. Ellen stands next to her horse, The Brownie, her hand on his mane, as she feeds him a handful of grass. The Brownie leans his head down to take the grass from her. The pair stand in an open field as a row of trees extends into the background of the illustration. The foreground is lined with several small ferns and flowers.

Subjects: Ellen, The Brownie

Identifier: 78CIA_33_88a

Illustration on Page 174b of Volume 2 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen Helping Anthony Fox

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An illustration from volume two of the 1853 Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Reprint", page 174b. A black and white image, with little shading, depicts Ellen and Anthony Fox exchange a note, while Margery looks on, carrying a large basin in the kitchen. Anthony Fox has taken off his hat, it seems in deference to Ellen.

Subjects: Helping Anthony Fox, Ellen, Anthony Fox, Margery

Identifier: 78CIA_33_174b

Illustration on Page 178b of Volume 2 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen Reading to Mrs. Blockson

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An illustration from volume two of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & co. "New Edition" Reprint, on page 178b. This image depicts Ellen, sitting on a stool at the feet of Mrs. Blockson, reading to her behin the stairs. The picture is light, with shading around the back staircase. Mrs. Blockson is crouch in her little chair, listening to Ellen read.

Subjects: Reading, Ellen, Mrs. Blockson

Identifier: 78CIA_33_178b