New England Auctions
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The Collection of Stephen & Patricia Center

Sat, Apr 2, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 215

Early Journals - Sailors - Folk Art Watercolors

Estimate: $250 - $500

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Four Handwritten journals 1) Leather bound small journal, diary. Mixed drawings, hand written ink poems, Collage, watercolors, embossments,engravings, Condition: Cover and first few pages are not attached. H 4-3/8" W 3-1/2" D 7/8". 2) Handmade Pamphlet, Cover from Magazine or poster to protect interior book, inside the handmade book PIIM/POEM ROMYRM; Birth announcements, hearts with text in brown ink, Prayer at end of pamphlet . All hand drawn. Condition: H 7-7/8" W 6" D1/8". 3) Sailors' Handmade journal, canvas cover with hand drawn title. J. Johnson, USS Castine, USA. Within journal writings and some illustrations of boats, and nautical theme. Three photographs within front cover, Group photograph of sailors, Mable Glennnwood, and one of Pa + Mother, Amanda; August 8, 1950 Condition: Imperfections. H 8-1/2" W 6-1/4". 4) Red leather Journal, Lydia Orcutt in gold on cover. Filled with writing. Poem and thoughts. Illustrations include a heart, a poem at back with flowers and snip of hair, one with two birds. Condition: Imperfections. H 8-1/8" W6-3/8" D 5/8". Copy and paste link for high-res images of complete books: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7tr4duk4ilviu7f/AAAVbQvLvxNq4qMuy45lJuM7a?dl=0
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