Child Artwork of Tilly and Russell Ely Longstreet

Keyport, New Jersey: Tilly and Russell Ely Longstreet, 1907. Good. Toned with chipping, minor dust soiling. Paper brittle.. Two (2) manuscripts with kindergarten artwork by siblings Tilly and Russell Ely Longstreet of Keyport, New Jersey. The artwork includes patterns (such as checkerboard and "Grecian", among others); three-dimensional shapes and shading; stationary objects such as a lunch box; a copy of a landscape; and wallpaper design. Russell Ely's artwork include an outline of Australia. Tilly's artwork seems a bit more accomplished, but Russell Ely gave his artwork a certain charming flair.

Longstreet, Tilly. [Untitled Manuscript]. Keyport, New Jersey. 1906-1907. 21 leaves of 8vo paper measuring approx. 9" by 5.75". Pencil.

Longstreet, Russell Ely. [Untitled Manuscript]. Keyport, New Jersey. 1906-1907. 21 leaves of 8vo paper measuring approx. 9" by 5.75", secured at head with two metal fastenings. One leaf loose. Pencil. (Inventory #: 22001982)