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John Pounds

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1840-1862

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 121-130

GUSN

GUSN-198872

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Description

A commemorative piece honoring a cobbler who taught poor children for free. A charming awkward composition of John Pound in his shop, teaching children as he repairs a shoe.Given by Jane N. Grew, August 13, 1920.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cobblers
poor
children (people by age group)
teachers
lithographs
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection number PR123OVR

Physical Description

1 lithograph

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1920-08-13

Reference Code

GC002.02.123

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

24 x 18.75 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of estate of Jane N. Grew, 1920

Record Details

Originator

Sharp, William (Artist)
Bouvé & Sharp (Lithographer)

Material Type

lithographs
prints (visual works)

Other People

Pounds, John, 1766-1839

Restrictions

Dirty, with slight discolorations at the outer edges of the page.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 121-130

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