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Mr. Carlyon's Christmas, as noted in his Diary, Pictured by his Grandson–21st-23rd December, from "The Graphic," Christmas Number

After Randolph Caldecott British
Attributed to Edmund Evans British
Attributed to Edmund Evans British

December 5, 1881

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A series of humorous Christmas scenes based on an account by the artist's grandfather. Here we see Mr. Carylon receiving an invitation to spend Christmas at Marley Hall, setting out by coach to and delayed by snow. After being met by a servant from Marley Hall, he is held up by two highwaymen.

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Title: Mr. Carlyon's Christmas, as noted in his Diary, Pictured by his Grandson–21st-23rd December, from "The Graphic," Christmas Number

Artist: After Randolph Caldecott (British, Chester 1846–1886 St. Augustine, Florida)

Engraver: Attributed to Edmund Evans (British, Southwark, London 1826–1905 Ventnor, Isle of Wight)

Printer: Attributed to Edmund Evans (British, Southwark, London 1826–1905 Ventnor, Isle of Wight)

Date: December 5, 1881

Medium: Color wood engraving

Dimensions: Sheet: 16 × 12 in. (40.6 × 30.5 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Bequest of Grace M. Pugh, 1985

Accession Number: 1986.1180.1976

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