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Watts, May Theilgaard

Forest Nature Trail Guide, front cover/page 1 illustrations and layout w/ preliminary sketches


Identifier
3.24651
Format
Sheet 1: Pen and India ink on cream Strathmore board, matted.
Sheet 2: Green colored pencil on cream paper.
Digitization Status
Digitized
Reproduction:
Original
Dimensions
37.5 cm W x 49.5 cm H (Item)
21.2 cm W x 32.5 cm H (Platemark or image size)
Extent
2 sheets
Type
Drawing
Date created
1946
Description
Sheet 1: Original illustrations and layout for the front cover/page 1 of The Morton Arboretum Forest Nature Trail Guide booklet. Key lines included.

Illustrated map of trail area depicting foot path through native forest and the meadow. Text "FOREST NATURE TRAIL STARTS HERE" points arrow to beginning of Forest Nature Trail on map near Parking 10. Meadow Road, Forest Road, and Ash Collection identified in map for reference to trail location on grounds.

Sheet 2: Sheet Two: Preliminary sketch of green-colored illustrations. 
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Language
English