Early work, pencil drawing of Johnson family

Early work, pencil drawing of Johnson family

Pencil drawing, American

A family portrait of the Johnson family drawn as stick figures with their initials above their heads. From tallest, left to right, are "C.E.J." (Charles, Clifton's brother) who is the tallest, and "N.R.J." (Nettie, Clifton's mother) who is wearing a dress and holding an umbrella. Next is scruffy "C.L.J." (Chester, Clifton's father) wearing a top hat and a smiling "C.C.J." (Clifton). "H.R.J." (Henry, Clifton's second brother) walking left and holding a bundle on a stick over his shoulder. Next is "N.L.J." (Nettie, youngest, and only sister) wearing glasses and a dress. She is standing next to the cat.

Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940

Jones Library Special Collections

circa 1885

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From the Clifton Johnson Collection

Illustrations

CJA0577

Pencil drawing

3 x 4