Book

Drawing Book started in 1891 by Florence Parker

Drawing Book started in 1891 by Florence Parker

Name/Title

Book

Entry/Object ID

1995.039.0001

Scope and Content

Drawing Book - rectangular book with cardboard covers with blue marbled paper and red spine. "Eureka Drawing Book" on label, and "Florence Etta Parker / Montezuma / Sept 25, 1891 / Florence Etta Parker Benicia Dec. 17, 1891" in ink. Written on side of front cover: "Florence Parker / Drawing Book / Montezuma School 1891 / Florence Parger age 10, age 11, age 12 / Benicia Dec. 17, 1891" [the handwriting is not a child's except for the "age 10 age 11, age 12"] Pencil sketches inside and Benicia High School graduation program June 21,1900, which is glued to the first page.** size: length: 6-5/8" x width: 8-1/4" x depth 1/4" **Florence Parker is not a graduate but she took part in the program: "Presentation of Certificates from the Lyceum by Florence L. Parker, Pres. B.H.S.L."

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection