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Pink Flowers

Drawing with watercolor of wreath with pink flowers and green leaves.

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Charging Arab Cavalry

Drawing of a charging herd of Arab cavalry surrounded by numerical notations, head of woman in early 20th century dress and indistinguishable sketches at bottom of page (TU2009.39.734.1). On reverse are sketches of a Native American seated on a horse, the body of a cowboy from the waist down, profile view of head of horse, head view of Native American, profile view of standing cowboy, front view of head of horse, and cowboy seated on horse (TU2009.39.734.2).

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Caricature

Pencil and pen sketch of a caricatured man saying "Yes Aunt Nancy - I'll be right there" with another drawn cloud with a heart and "Minnie." (TU2009.39.768.1) On reverse is the outline of a male figure (TU2009.39.768.2).

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Reindeer

Pencil sketch and watercolor, depicting Santa and his slight in pencil without color, and a team of reindeer in full watercolor, with a blue sky background.

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Figures and Animals

Pencil and brown ink sketches of a man on horseback, man in sombrero, faces and bodies, and some writing on "Porter's Hotel" stationery (TU2009.39.792.1). On reverse is a figure outline in ink (TU2009.39.792.2).

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Jungle Scene

Pencil sketch of a jungle scene with monkeys hanging from trees and a large snake wrapped around a branch.

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Christmas card from C. A. Beil

Illustrated Christmas card from C. A. Beil to Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Russell of a snowcovered ranch scene. Pen and ink filled in with watercolor.

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Russell in London Town

Cartoon

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RMS Oceanic Stationery

Watercolor of a steam ship on stationary from the RMS Oceanic. Has a crease across the center of the paper.

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