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1893 Women’s Columbian Exhibition Assoc Farny Show
In March 1893 The Women’s Columbia Exhibition Association (WCEA) held a fundraiser to earn money for their upcoming 1893 Chicago… read more 1893 Women’s Columbian Exhibition Assoc Farny Show
1886: Cowboy and An “Old-Timer”
In 1886, Farny completed two paintings which may have been companion pieces. One is called ‘An” Old-Timer”‘, currently located at… read more 1886: Cowboy and An “Old-Timer”
1875: First Lessons in the English Language
In 1875, Wilson, Hinkle & Co. added another text book to their growing portfolio, this one by Thomas W. Harvey… read more 1875: First Lessons in the English Language
1875: The Fifth Reader by T. W. Harvey
In 1875, Wilson, Hinkle & Co. published a new series of five readers by T. W. Harvey. I cannot find… read more 1875: The Fifth Reader by T. W. Harvey
1875: The Fourth Reader by Harvey
In 1875, Wilson, Hinkle & Co. published a new series of five readers by T. W. Harvey. I cannot find… read more 1875: The Fourth Reader by Harvey
1893: Grand Cañon illustrations
The Grand Cañon of the Colorado River, Arizona, was a forty-page book. written by C. A. Higgins that describes a… read more 1893: Grand Cañon illustrations
1892: Mountain Trail Painting
One of Farny painting that reached new eyes is the 1892 painting “Mountain Trail“. This painting was featured in a… read more 1892: Mountain Trail Painting
1890: New Eclectic History of the US
Mary Elise Thalheimer wrote the New Eclectic History of the United States, to which Farny contributed some illustrations. The originals… read more 1890: New Eclectic History of the US
1890: A Boys Town Illustrations
William Dean Howells wrote A Boys Town that was published as a serial by Harper’s Young People between April 08,… read more 1890: A Boys Town Illustrations
1889: Donny Boy Illustrations
Farny completed two illustrations for a two-issue story called Donny Boy, by Bjalmar Bjorth Boyesen, that appeared in Harper’s Young… read more 1889: Donny Boy Illustrations