Published caption title reads: "And there were no more smiling countenances, and perchance few hearts as light, as those pertaining to the occupants of the Duchess of Mertoun's carriage that day."
Original drawing for an illustration for Lucy Bethia Walford's "A sage of sixteen" (London : Spencer Blackett & Hallam, 1889, p. 168 (facing)).
Accompanying folder incorrectly identifies John Goodall's drawings as illustrations for Emily S. Elliott's "Mrs. Blackett: her story."
Inscribed in pencil in lower left hand corner: Chap 14; signed "J.E. Goodall" within drawing at lower right.
Illustration shows Elma, Miss Exeter, Mabel, and other pupils from Miss Exeter's school, driving through the park in an open carriage.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.