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Ruth Martin Carvill's 1903 Composition book, "Description of an Old Woman', dated 19 May 1903, pg 1 & 2 of 8.

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    19/05/1903

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    Box1RC1903_035

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    Ruth Martin Carvill's essay "Description of an Old Woman' about a walk up the hill and into a cottage uninvited where she found an old wrinkled woman in bed and a girl at a spinning wheel.   When confronted about the invasion, she fled.   Last page also contains spelling words. Illustrations by Ruth Martin Carvill: 1st page - watercolor of "the Girl' (dressed like a Puritan). 3rd page - watercolor of "The girl thorough the doorway' (girl at spinning wheel) 5th page - sketch of the old woman. 7th page - unfinished pencil sketch of a clock. Teacher-s grade: 3 Teacher-s comment:   The old woman is a very small factor within.   20.v.03

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