African (Xhosa?) woman carrying baskets on her head., circa 1846-1851
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5d(3)
Call Number: MSS 11, Series IV
Scope and Contents
An African woman is seen from behind in this apparently incomplete sketch. She bears three baskets on her head and carries a fourth basket in her hand. She wears some kind of band-like top, with a wrapped long skirt. Her feet are bare and she wears bracelets on her wrists. A palm tree is sketched loosely at left. Unlabeled.
Dates
- circa 1846-1851
Creator
- Norris, Robert Provo, d. 1851 (Artist)
Physical Description
1 graphite sketch ; 18.5 x 14 cm
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
The materials are open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Part of the Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts
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P. O. Box 208280
New Haven CT 06520-8280 US
203-432-2814
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Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts
1080 Chapel Street
P. O. Box 208280
New Haven CT 06520-8280 US
203-432-2814
ycba.rarebooks@yale.edu
Location
1080 Chapel Street
New Haven , CT 06510