American School 19th century Sketch: "Col" George Sheffler Hostler...

American School 19th century

Sketch: "Col" George Sheffler Hostler of Bull's Head Hotel, Easton, PA

Note on verso, "'Col' George Sheffler - drawn by W. W. Cottingham. The 'Col' was hostler at Bull's Head Hotel. Large body, thin legs, half-witted. Made his clothes from salt sacks," charcoal and ink on paper, framed.

10 1/2 in. x 6 1/4 in. (sight)

PROVENANCE:

Property of a Philadelphia Lady

William White Cottingham (1824-1913) was a legendary educator who served as Superintendant of the Easton, Pennsylvania schools for many years.