J. W. GILCREASE - Art Instruction by Mail

GILCREASE

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 7/26/2006 at 12:43:07

"Fairfield Ledger", Thur., Mar. 1, 1855, Pg. 3, Col. 5

A NEW AND BEAUTIFUL ART

Instructions will be given (thru the mail) in a new and beautiful art of "DRAWING FROM NATURE" which will enable any person, after a few hours practice, to draw the outline of a leaf, flower, painting, engraving, or anything in perspective, such as a landscape, house, or animal, and which can be shaded or colored to suit the fancy, or left a beautiful etching. Almost any thing can be drawn with great accuracy and fidelity in this way. $5 or $10 is charged for instructions in this art in other parts of the country. Every person should understand this beautiful art.

Full directions sent for $1 directed postpaid to J W. GILCREASE, Fairfield Iowa.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.