LOT OF 3 CALLIGRAPHY DOCUMENT AND FAMILY RECORDS INCLUDING 2 OF JOSIAH CUTTING 1808 AND 1 OF LYDIAN (CUTTING) DOW.

1) A framed watercolor and pen calligraphy executed by Josiah Cutting and dated 1808. The paper illustrating a double column archway made of 2 tapering columns and decorative arch. Below the arch is a pot of 3 flowers representing the parents and their son, inside the arch is written: “To parents next unto God. Dear parents, I address, myself to you, in humble thankfulness, for all your care and pains, on me bestowed, the means of learning on me thus allowed, last but a smile, on this my mean endeavor, till strive to mine, and be obedient ever, my master, unto me, hath shown his skill, and here’s the product of my hand and quill. Youth is the time for progress in all arts, on care depends the beauty of each line, for that alone will make your art shine. Vanity is ridiculous. Vain things are ridiculous. (Alphabet A-Z) AD 1808. Josiah Cutting Script, Josiah Cutting Script.” 2) 1 page unmounted paper family record of Josiah Cutting and Ruth Cutting married June 7th 1787. Ruth Norcross Born 11/11/1782 Died 10/15/1803. Josiah Born 4/5/1788 Died 8/1847. 6 Children born 1788-1803. Executed by Lydia Dow of her fathers family at Princeton October 12, 1826. 3) 1 page unmounted paper family record of Phinehas and Lydia Dow (Cutting). 6 children born 1827-1838. SIZE: 1) 14-1/2″ x 12″. Overall 18-1/4″ x 15-1/2″. 2) 9-3/4″ x 8″. 3) 7-3/4″ x 6-1/4″. CONDITION: 1) Good, fold marks, toning and foxing, Small losses, not examined out of frame. 2) Fair to good, fold marks, losses, very readable. 3) Good, toning, some foxing and additions over time. 1026-2 (500-700) – Lot 2073A

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2073A	$247.00	LOT OF 3 CALLIGRAPHY DOCUMENT AND FAMILY RECORDS INCLUDING 2 OF JOSIAH CUTTING 1808 AND 1 OF LYDIAN (CUTTING) DOW. 1) A framed watercolor and pen calligraphy executed by Josiah Cutting and dated 1808. The paper illustrating a double column archway made of 2 tapering columns and decorative arch. Below the arch is a pot of 3 flowers representing the parents and their son, inside the arch is written: “To parents next unto God. Dear parents, I address, myself to you, in humble thankfulness, for all your care and pains, on me bestowed, the means of learning on me thus allowed, last but a smile, on this my mean endeavor, till strive to mine, and be obedient ever, my master, unto me, hath shown his skill, and here’s the product of my hand and quill. Youth is the time for progress in all arts, on care depends the beauty of each line, for that alone will make your art shine. Vanity is ridiculous. Vain things are ridiculous. (Alphabet A-Z) AD 1808. Josiah Cutting Script, Josiah Cutting Script.” 2) 1 page unmounted paper family record of Josiah Cutting and Ruth Cutting married June 7th 1787. Ruth Norcross Born 11/11/1782 Died 10/15/1803. Josiah Born 4/5/1788 Died 8/1847. 6 Children born 1788-1803. Executed by Lydia Dow of her fathers family at Princeton October 12, 1826. 3) 1 page unmounted paper family record of Phinehas and Lydia Dow (Cutting). 6 children born 1827-1838. SIZE: 1) 14-1/2″ x 12″. Overall 18-1/4″ x 15-1/2″. 2) 9-3/4″ x 8″. 3) 7-3/4″ x 6-1/4″. CONDITION: 1) Good, fold marks, toning and foxing, Small losses, not examined out of frame. 2) Fair to good, fold marks, losses, very readable. 3) Good, toning, some foxing and additions over time. 1026-2 (500-700) – Lot 2073A Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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LOT OF 3 CALLIGRAPHY DOCUMENT AND FAMILY RECORDS INCLUDING 2 OF JOSIAH CUTTING 1808 AND 1 OF LYDIAN (CUTTING) DOW.