(Ca. 1878) Maris Family autograph book. Leather boards, stamped in blind and gilt. 5” x 8” x 1/2”. Fine. A blank Paragon Autograph Album, apparently a Christmas present from 1878. This seems to have belonged to Mary Louise Maris (1866-1924), as the first several pages are signed by her parents and older brothers (but, importantly, not her). Most of the autographs belong to Maris family members in the Philadelphia area, but we didnt see any belonging to the Quaker Doctor Edward Maris himself. Mary was the daughter of John M. Maris (1818-1892), who was Dr. Edward Maris brother. This is a fascinating piece of insight and research project for those interested in Dr. Maris family circle. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from a Pennsylvania dealer intermediary who had acquired the piece from a Maris family descendant.
