Pen and ink drawing of three flying squirrels climbing on a birch tree. Some color was added by the use of watercolor. This drawing was done by John Ross Delafield when he was 13 years old(1887). The frame is of wood which is painted, a thick black band recessed between thinner gold bands. The drawing is matted by what appears to be some kind of board with a brown woven fabric pattern on it. The actual scene is framed as well by thin shakey black pen lines. The backing is of cardboard with a tag from the family on it. A hanger is present.
On Back is a family tag which states: "WATERCOLOR OF SQUIRREL/ BY/ JOHN ROSS DELAFIELD/ (b 1874)".
On Back, in print: "7066".
On Back, in pencil is: "249".
On Front, signed: "Painted by Delafield 1887".
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.94.343 A-B
MP.94.343a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Item "A": Frame
Height
9-3/4 in
Width
11-3/4 in
Depth
1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 1/2 in. (24.8 x 29.8 x 1.3 cm)
Dimension Description
Item "B": Drawing
Height
3 in
Width
4-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3 x 4 3/4 in. (7.6 x 12.1 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Paper drawing itself is badly stained by water; some parts of paper appear discolored. Chip in the lower right corner of frame.
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
See Family Room Chart for General's Bedroom/ J.R. Delafield: 1874-1964.
See Family Index Cards for General's Room.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom