Autograph and Sketchbook of Dorothy Borrajo, 1907-1915
- England , 1907-1915
England, 1907-1915. Minor wear. Binding reinforced. . A lovely autograph and sketch book given to Dorothy Borrajo by her classmates as a souvenir when she left school in 1907. The interior cover has a pasted in list of all of Dorothy's classmates. Throughout the sketchbook there are numerous drawings and poems written by her friends from 1907 to 1915. Drawings are in pencil, ink, color pencil and watercolor. Some of the poems and drawings are quite humorous. One depicts a mother by the ocean with her two swimming daughters, glaring at a man, with the caption, "Momma disapproves of mixed bathing." 9" x 7 1/2". Well executed images reflecting all walks of life including racial stereotypes, daily life and more. To view images, please click on the following link: https://goo.gl/photos/qiR3BPRSTmFyqHvE9
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Title
Autograph and Sketchbook of Dorothy Borrajo, 1907-1915
Condition
Unknown
Publisher
England
Date
1907-1915