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Ward, John Q. A. Two sketch books: "Drawing Book" and small self-made pad.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.223 Author/Creator: Ward, John Q. A. Place Written: s.l. Type: Sketch Date: n.d. Pagination: 6 p. ; 17.6 cm x 20.7 cm.; 33 p. ; 7.6 cm x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

"Drawing Book" sketch book with 6 pages of sketches [women and children figure sketches, seal of eagle, architecture and buildings, etc.] and self-made "sketch book" consisting of pages taped together with 25+ pages of sketches [figure and portrait sketches, cross, seals, scultpure designs, text notes, etc.].

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910

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