Artist: Solomon Eytinge, Jr. (1833-1905). known as one of the best Dickens illustrators.
Title: Christmas presents.
Signed: Sketched and drawn by S. Eytinge.
Titled and Dated in plate.
Dimensions: Image 9 1/8 x 13 3/4. Sheet 11 1/4 x 15 7/8.
Publisher: Harper & Brothers.
Edition: Harper's Weekly.
Date: December 30, 1865.
Materials and Techniques: wood engraving on paper.
Condition: Printed text on the back as issued. Torn from the bound volume. Some small tears at the margin edges. Bottom edge is rough cut. Losses to upper right corner. Light water stains on the top margin. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Harper's Weekly, December 30, 1865. P. 820.
Note: The sketch is dedicated to the new Christmas traditions, such as the Christmas tree, which became popular in the mid 19 century.