Scrapbook
Name/Title
ScrapbookEntry/Object ID
SS.78.10 a-oDescription
a. Scrapbook of multi-colored tissue paper tied w/ ribbon; 2 artihmetic problems and 4 splotches of sealing wax on covers. 15 1/2" X 10 1/2" (39.37 X 25.4 cm). b. Theorem painting of ruins with numerous arches and foilage accented by pencil; paper embossed with crown and "DOBBS LONDON'; at one time glued to paper on top edge; surface dirt, some fixing. 7 1/4" X 8 3/4" (18.42 X 22.23 cm). c. Pencil sketch of three trees marked "5th" at the top; some surface dirt. 9 5/8" X 8" (24.45 X 20.32 cm). d. Pencil sketch of tree top with foliage and gnarled tree with foliage marked "7th" at top; on back written in ink "Religion conduces to our present and future welfare." 10" X 8" (25.4 X 20.32 cm). e. Pencil sketch of building with 4 windows and 2 doors along side road; across road rock outcrop with foliage; tree next to house; more trees and mountain in background; "8th" marked on top; 2 corners folded. 10" X 8" (25.4 X 20.32 cm). f. Pencil sketch of half-timbered, lead-paned, windowed thatched roof house with a half door, 2 chimneys, 2 fences and a wooden addition; tavern sign of an anchor hangs from a tree on the right; surface dirt. 5" X 8 1/4" (12.7 X 20.96 cm). g. Pencil sketch of gambrel roofed three-storied house with Greek Revival porch surrounded on two sides by picket fence; one fence contains open gate; path leads to gate; trees in background; small female figure stands by huge wooden pump topped with iron. 8 1/2" X 11 3/4 (21.59 X 29.85 cm). h. Pencil sketch of 1 1/2 story house with chimney extended from wall, 2 windows and a door with foliage growing on one side of door and over it; addition to house has one door; three trees in background. One bush in foreground; 2 corners bent. 6" X 9 1/4" (15.24 X 22.50 cm). i. Pencil sketch of Spanish multi-level tile-roofed building with fence and two trees; watermark on paper "H & O"; rather heavily foxed; one corner bent. 8" X 9 1/2". j. Pencil sketch of gnarled tree stump with some foliage surrounded by rocks and plants on the ground; surface dirt. 13" X 8". k. Ink sketch of carnation, bud, stem and leaves; "2" written in pencil at bottom; some foxing at edges, one corner bent. 11" X 6 3/4. l. Wash sketch of three scenes: Top one of simple building with a door, a chimney and 3 windows and a chimney, river runs in front, tree in back; the third scene consists of anver scene with trees, rocks, a building with 5 windows and 2 mountains in the background; left bottom corner folded. 13 1/2" X 6". m. Wash sketch of rustic building with three chimneys, 4 windows and a halfdoor; surrounded by rocks, broken down fence, built up land or wall in background along with many trees. 6 3/4" X 12". n. Wash sketch of rustic building with 3 windows, one door, one chimney extended from wall and several small architectural additions; smoke pours from the chimney; buildings stand on rise of land with grass and rocks in front and trees in back. 6 5/8" X 12". o. Watercolored fantastic speckled bird in the colors of red, gold. green. blue, black and gray with long tail plumes and beak perched on an orange and brown branch; left bottom corner folded. 9 3/4" X 8".Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Wash, Watercolor, Ink, Pencil, Paper, wash, watercolor, ink, pencilCollection
Sunnyside Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Hoffman FamilyAttribution
MakerDate made
1800 - 1867Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
SS.78.10 A-O
SS.78.10