Drawing

Governor Matthews

One cigar box top illustration, "Governor Matthews," that was done by the Calvert Lithographing Company of Detroit. The drawing was done in watercolor on white paper that was mounted on a sheet of white art board. It shows a formal portrait that depicts a head and shoulders image of Indiana Governor Claude Matthews on a light blue background. Red printed text above the image reads "Governor Matthews." A small red/white/blue shield emblem with a gold-colored eagle is shown near the right shoulder of the governor and a small multi-color image of a running buffalo and a man clearing trees is shown near the left shoulder. The artist's name or marks are not visible. A white adhesive label on the verso has black and red printed text that reads "No. A, 1453." Adjacent black and white printed text reads "This Sketch is the Property of the Calvert Lithographing Co., Detroit, Mich., 'The Model Shop' and Is To Be Returned to Them Whether Accepted Or Not." Additional printed text reads "It Must Not Be Exhibited Without Our Consent To Our Competitors Nor Used In Any Way." A black ink stamp has text that reads "Art Gallery of Windsor, 2." The drawing is mounted in a tan matte board frame.