Engraving of lunch hour at Fulton Market oyster stands; two men cook at free-standing stove at right; man at center with open wallet; adjacent woman holds his arm; figure at left behind counter shucks raw oysters; adjacent figure leans on counter while eating oyster; seated figures at restaurant in background; baskets and broom at bottom left; at bottom center printed (in image), "A R Waud"; at bottom center printed, "OYSTER STANDS IN FULTON MARKET.--[DRAWN BY A.R. WAUD.]; related and other text above; verso: advertisements; at center printed, "HARPER'S PERIODICALS.", "NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 1870".
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
A. R. Waud
Attribution
Artist
Manufacturer
Harper & Brothers
Date made
Oct 22, 1870
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
8-11/16 in
Width
11 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 8 11/16 x 11 in. (22.1 x 27.9 cm)
Material
Paper, ink
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Paper is yellowed, partial page of journal; all edges are uneven; crease, holes (2) and losses at left edge; light horizontal crease at top; stain at bottom right; verso: tape (2 pieces) at top center.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William Diebold
Notes
Former owner
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
This object was accessioned in 2012, but it was acquired earlier [Jessa J. Krick, 4/12/2012].
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Archive Room, Shelf O3, B4