Box 3

Woodblock with original art on surface, prepared for engraving. Image is of a woman, holding her skirts and standing in front of an open fireplace with large cooking pots. Graphite notes on verso: “516” and an illegible name. Large screws in wood.

18.5 x 13.8 cm

Woodblock with original art on surface, prepared for engraving. Profile bust of a bearded man wearing a suit. In ink on verso: “Geo Mc Donald”.

11.0 x 6.5 cm

Woodblock with original art on surface, prepared for engraving. Profile bust of a woman wearing a high necked buttoned dress. Top and side of block are carved in a wavy line. Graphite note on verso reads “portrait of Miss Hill Montreal Drawn by G.H. Whittle”.

9.5 x 6.5 cm

Woodblock with photographic image on surface, prepared for engraving. Woman modeling a high-neck white blouse and dark skirt. Ink note on paper attached to verso “Photograph of same subject as [10-6?] on a wood-block ready for engraving – memo. Keep from exposure to light as it fades rapidly. Other graphite markings on verso.

22.0 x 11.3 cm