Alphabet Cards

Date1800s

Dimensions10.8 × 7.62 cm (4 1/4 × 3 in.)

Credit LineGift of Miss Mildred Sawyer

Object numberPER2177.0001U

DescriptionChromolithograph on paper. Embossed and colored alphabet cards, doubled for standing. Each card has a "letter is for ___" phrase on the card that continues onto back. Minimal scenes are depicted behind each letter with full scenes corresponding to the letter's phrase on the back of the card. Letter "A" has the maker's marks. (front) Letter U fading from yellow to blue, green, red and orange with green lines dividing the colors on the left side. A fence in the background. "U for Umbrella,/ it's queer that a kit" (back) A long-haired, white kitten with a pink bow around its neck sits in front of a fence holding a green umbrella. " 'Neath an Umbrella should quietly sit."