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1891 Penmanship calligraphy exercise pen and ink drawing by Pike County, Illinois folk artist . W. C.Trautwein "A Happy New Year, 1891" signed and dated, 1889 - 1891 depicting rabbit in snowy landscape and unusual Dr. Suess-like framework with lettering. Note the humorous broken pen and tipped-over ink bottle!
