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Anacapa Island map and Esther Hull Julian artwork

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 1981-014

Content Description

One (1) framed and one (1) loose copy of a U.S. Coast Survey Plate #414 A of Anacapa Island in Santa Barbara Channel, and one (1) framed enamel on copper, "The Wise and Foolish Virgins" or "Two Saints and One Sinner" by artist: Esther Hull Julian.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Gift of Mrs. Paul S. (Catherine S.) Phenix

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Publication: 1854

Creator

Extent

2 Maps

1 Item(s)

Inventory

1. Framed sketch of U.S. Coast Survey Plate #414 A of Anacapa Island in Santa Barbara Channel, by Lieut, T.H. Stevens, U.S.N. Assist. USCS, 1854. Object size: 6 1/2" by 10". Framed size" 12-5/8" x16 1.2". The engraver, J.A. Whistler, could not resist putting seagulls in the drawing, and for this he lost his job. #1. Appraised at $50.00 2. Framed enamel on copper, "The Wise and Foolish Virgins" or "Two Saints and One Sinner". Artist: Esther Hull Julian, former art teacher in Santa Barbara Schools, Object Size: 10 1/2" x 15". Frame size: 11 1/2" x 16 1/4".#2. Appraised at $175.00