Collection Highlights
Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)
1824
1940.202
Oil on canvas
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The Picture Alphabet
Title
The Picture Alphabet
Object name
Alphabet blocks
Date
ca. 1875
Medium
Wood, paper
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 5 in. ( 3.8 x 18.4 x 12.7 cm )
Description
"The Picture Alphabet" twenty-four flat square alphabet blocks with an alphabet letter printed on one side and an image starting with that letter printed on the reverse and hand colored; box cover printed with the inscription, "THE/ PICTURE/ ALPHABET".
Credit Line
The Liman Collection
Object Number
2000.281
Marks
lithographed: on the box cover: "THE/ PICTURE/ ALPHABET"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
