Martha Louise Day self-portraits album, [circa 1878]

Summary

Creator:

Day, Martha Louise

Abstract:

This album, belonging to Martha Louise "Mattie" Day, contains 26 self-portraits drawn by Mattie's "C. H. S." classmates, and includes profile drawings, names, and brief comments relating to a shared experience.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Bossio, March 2024

Background

Scope and Content:

This album, belonging to Martha Louise "Mattie" Day, contains 26 self-portraits drawn by Mattie's "C. H. S." classmates, and includes profile drawings, names, and brief comments relating to a shared experience.

Mattie wrote, "You are requested to draw your picture, with appropriate remarks" on the front paste-down. The bulk of the drawings were done by her female classmates, and their writing often referenced memories involving Mattie. Some made self-deprecating remarks about their appearances. "A. H." wrote, "When this you see/don't forget the eve we played and I beat you all at dominoes." Adilia H. wrote, "The rose is red/the violet blue/sugar is sweet/and so are you Mattie. Ever your friend." Many include the note, "Class '78 C.H.S." One pink ribbon is laid into the volume.

Biographical / Historical:

No historical or biographical information is available for this finding aid.

Acquisition Information:

2024. M-8038.5 .

Arrangement:

The collection consists of a single bound volume.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Female friendship.
Teenage girls--Caricatures and cartoons.
Wit and humor--Social aspects.
Women's wit and humor.
Dresses.
Flowers.
Hairstyles.
Teenage girls.
Women.

Formats:

Drawings (visual works)
Manuscripts (documents)
Pencil drawings.
Ribbon (material)
Self-portraits.