1884 Ink Drawing of Man Writing, Y.L Abercrombie, Bridgeport, CT old wooden open sign importantly

importantly

The "rope-top" design is a traditional one for English edging tiles

and think it will likely continue to shed a bit when moved around

7 1/2" long

1884 Ink Drawing of Man Writing, Y.L Abercrombie, Bridgeport, CT old wooden open sign importantlyA bit of a curious one! On one edge of the page our subject is so intently writing upon is printed "Salvation Army" perhaps the joke here being that the soul of our Y. L Abercrombie was in need of saving?!! In any event, I love his focused intensity (and bald head, and especially his hands), with glasses folded to one side in favor of hunching over the paper as he writes, ink bottle nearby. 6 7 8" x 4 1 8" and in good condition, with minor toning,