Franklin's Youthful, Industrious Habits, 1887
Franklin's Youthful, Industrious Habits, 1887

Franklin's Youthful, Industrious Habits, 1887


Permanent ID:
337
Call number:
Xi 14.1-14.4 (Gf 65)
Image Description:
From The Autobiography of Benajmin Franklin, this illustration shows Franklin as a youth, working in his father's business.  Franklin is in the foreground carrying a bucket and tray, while a man in the background dips candles.
Inscription:
FRANKLIN'S YOUTHFUL, INDUSTRIOUS HABTS,
'I was called home to assist my father in his occupation, which was that of a Soap boiler and Tallow-chandler'
Format:
Engravings
Dimensions:
Width: 11.4 cm, Height: 15.4 cm
Related People or Organizations:
Price, Joseph M. and Price, Emily M. (artist)
Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790 (author)
Library of Congress Subjects:
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Autobiography [info:lc/authorities/names/n86080078]