Yale Campus, by Ellen Oakford, Amer., (1855?-1898)

Etching, 1888, published by Klackner, NY, who's etched cursive copyright and NY address are etched outside the top left ruled border. The edition is unknown, though this appears to be an earlier "deluxe" pencil signed impression before the large cursive etched title was added below to the bottom center margin. The image measures 9-3/4 x 15-1/8, not including etched "remarque" of the fence below at lower right, initialed and dated 89 in the plate and signed in pencil lower left, minor pressure marks in margins away from image, light toning within mat opening, tiny spots of foxing mostly to top margin corner, slight vertical toning at center & waviness to sheet as is common with this grayish tan simili vellum wove paper favored for late 19th century etchings published by Klackner. Ellen Oakford was a remarkable draftswoman. The precision and clarity of her etched lines remind one of Lalanne, who's instructive Treatise on Etching she was likely aware of. Very little information seems