1884 Ink Drawing of Man Writing, Y.L Abercrombie, Bridgeport, CT old wooden open sign but that's part of what

but that's part of what makes it wonderful

Elephant itself is written twice--once in cursive

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

Some scattered light stains

1884 Ink Drawing of Man Writing, Y.L Abercrombie, Bridgeport, CT old wooden open sign but that's part of whatA 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,