"Shanties on the Harlem" by Charles A. Platt, Amer., ( 1861-1933) Wood Engraving as published in American Artists

as published in American Artists

That gives you some idea of how long ago it was

on Arches Cover White paper

delicately etched with incredible detail

"Shanties on the Harlem" by Charles A. Platt, Amer., ( 1861-1933) Wood Engraving as published in American ArtistsEtching, 1881 82, as published in American Artists, 1889, S. Walker & Co., Boston, Ed. unknown, 4 1 4 x 7 9 16, signed, titled & dated in the plate, and signed in pencil, printed in a warm black ink on thin cream laid japan paper, creases to the top and bottom margin corners, areas of fine wrinkling to the sheet, a fine, a rich impression of this charming riverside scene by Platt.