A book spread with an illustration on the left page of a flower girl with “New Year” printed beneath. On the right, a title page: “Almanack for 1883 by Kate Greenaway, London George Routledge and Sons” with a small idyllic illustration of two figures. A book spread of all the days in April and May with accompanying whimsical illustrations of children weathering the rain, picking flowers in a field, and leaning on a fence. A book spread featuring a quote with flowers on the left page. On the right, figures in red winter clothing are illustrated above a list of all the days in January. A vintage book spread of all the days in February and March with accompanying whimsical illustrations of children holding hands and playing with hoops. A book spread of all the days in June and July with accompanying whimsical illustrations of children sitting in grassy fields, napping, or leaning against a fence with an umbrella. A book spread for all the days in August and September with accompanying whimsical illustrations of figures harvesting wheat, fishing, and walking outside. A book spread of all the days in October and November with accompanying whimsical illustrations of figures picking fruit from a tree, dressing up in costume, and wearing warm clothing. A book spread of the December calendar with accompanying whimsical illustrations of warmly dressed figures. On the right page titled “Old Year,” an elderly woman gazing at the moon. A book spread, featuring an illustration on the left titled “Spring” of three flower girls playing together. On the right page titled “Summer,” a couple sits together under an umbrella. A book spread, featuring an illustration on the left titled “Autumn” of a young woman harvesting apples. On the right page titled “Winter,” three warmly dressed figures walk on snow. A book spread with short quotes on each page accompanied by vintage, whimsical illustrations of children wearing bonnets and long dresses playing hoops or tossing a ball outside. A close-up of a vintage illustration beneath a list of dates of a child in blue overalls and yellow hat fishing from a rock in front of a grassy area.

Kate Greenaway

Almanac,

Maker

Title

Almanac

Medium

photomechanical process, illustration

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

10.2 x 7.6 x 0.6 cm (4 x 3 x 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

On envelope, in pen and brown ink:"ALMANACK FOR 1884 BY KATE GREENAWAY . . ."

Identification

State

Volume: I-XIV

Place

Place Made: London; Place Made: England

Type

Credit

Gift of Daphne Peabody Murray

Object Number

84.029.1

Almanac

On envelope, in pen and brown ink:"ALMANACK FOR 1884 BY KATE GREENAWAY . . ."

Place Made: London; Place Made: England
Volume: I-XIV

Exhibition History

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