William H. Whiton sketchbook, 1859-1860
1 volume
Between 1859 and 1860, William H. Whiton of Tennessee drew pen-and-ink and pencil drawings in a blank autograph album. Topics in the sketchbook include satires of business operations and interpersonal relationships in business settings, love and romance, the hanging of John Brown, and more.
Between 1859 and 1860, William H. Whiton of Tennessee drew pen-and-ink and pencil drawings in a blank autograph album. Topics in the sketchbook include satires of business operations and interpersonal relationships in business settings, love and romance, the hanging of John Brown, and more.
Other drawings include a domestic scene, portraits of men, and incomplete sketches of landscapes and buildings. The volume also includes a list of names at "Mt. Giraffe, Columbia, Maury Co., Tenn." on January 1, 1860.