Ruth Joy Hopkins pencil box Ranger's Cabin
$ 325.99 + $ 8.00 S. H. & I.
Ruth Hopkins 1891 - 1973;listed in Davenports, Who was Who in American Art, Encyclopedia of Women Artists, Artist's Blue
Book. Wife of Lin Hopkins. Casper, Wyoming. The pencil box is in good condition with some short tears and signs of wear.
The paper-sided oval box measures 5 3/4" tall x 5" wide" and has a wood base. Original Ruth Joy mixed media work entitled
"Ranger's Cabin". Circa 1930's, Ruth Joy Hopkins owned an art studio in Casper Wyoming and is only one of two listed
Wyoming female artists. Many of her works emulated E. W. Gollings' pieces, they were friends of one another'
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| Vintage, original works from well known artists. Look for names like Dorothy Marie Dolph, E. W. "Bill" Gollings. Conrad Schweiring, Hans Kleiber, Ruth Joy and Lin Hopkins, and others |
Ruth Joy Hopkins / Ellis figural cowboy boot pencil box
$ 425.00 + $ 8.00 S. H. & I.
Signed Ellis, Ruth Joy Hopkins' maiden name: remarkable large mixed media pencil holder with the bottom being a figural
cowboy boot made of wood. The artwork on this box is quality all the way and should be examined closely. Very strong
resemblance to Gollings' works. The paper has spotting which is very typical of these pencil boxes. The scene is a covered
wagon being drawn by a team of oxen, a common sight on the Oregon Trail. Measures 9 1/4" tall. Circa 1920s.
Lin Hopkins Pencil Box Wyoming Wildflowers
$ 475.00 + $8.00 S. H. & I
Gorgeous little pencil box hand painted by Lin Hopkins, noted American Artist. Hopkins, wife of Ruth J. Ellis Hopkins, is
listed in Artist's Bluebook, Davenports Art Reference, Who was Who in American Art, and Dawdy Artists of the American
West. This pencil Box is 5" tall x 4 1/2" wide. Completely intact, with some creases at the midpoint. Wood bottom. Beautiful
depiction of Prairie Flowers including Indian Paintbrush and Bluebells. Signed Lin.
$ 475.00 + $8.00 S. H. & I
Gorgeous little pencil box hand painted by Lin Hopkins, noted American Artist. Hopkins, wife of Ruth J. Ellis Hopkins, is
listed in Artist's Bluebook, Davenports Art Reference, Who was Who in American Art, and Dawdy Artists of the American
West. This pencil Box is 5" tall x 4 1/2" wide. Completely intact, with some creases at the midpoint. Wood bottom. Beautiful
depiction of Prairie Flowers including Indian Paintbrush and Bluebells. Signed Lin.
Ruth Joy Ellis Hopkins Casper Army Air Base Chapel
$ 475.00 + $8.00 S. H. & I
Ruth Joy Hopkins signed Ellis (her maiden name) Pencil Box depicting the old Chapel in Casper Wyoming at the Air Base.
After the Air Base was closed, the Chapel was moved in 1953 to become part of the Catholic Parrish in Casper and there is
an extensive write-up here. Pencil box is 5 1/2" tall x 4 1/2" wide. Several creases near the top but still a great collectible, a
wonderful reminder of Casper's Military past.
$ 475.00 + $8.00 S. H. & I
Ruth Joy Hopkins signed Ellis (her maiden name) Pencil Box depicting the old Chapel in Casper Wyoming at the Air Base.
After the Air Base was closed, the Chapel was moved in 1953 to become part of the Catholic Parrish in Casper and there is
an extensive write-up here. Pencil box is 5 1/2" tall x 4 1/2" wide. Several creases near the top but still a great collectible, a
wonderful reminder of Casper's Military past.
