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taken to house where Rembrandt lived (c. 1642-1660). Indulged in still-life. So did the rest and we came home picturesquely. [[strike-through]] Grand.  [[/strike-through]]

August  11.

Drew in studio from little girl Mr. Chase painted. He said to go on mapping and that it was the best set-up piece [[?]] of construction I had had. In the afternoon he did a most beautiful still-life; big, brass jug, broad earthen pipkin, heavy copper paillet, grey glazed pot. It shone. "One of my best." x "You may prepare the slip, Mr. Townsley." "Mrs. Wadsworth." Rejoicing. In the evening Tweedy played flute; Miss Haight - guitar I violin, afterward Miss Heilprin piano.

August 12.

Schamberg's friend came bright and early. Owlsley [[?]] Drew 3/4 figure at the studio. Exodus to Zell's room. Sketched the Spoorwegburg on the upper Spaarne. After supper Mr. Allender,

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Miss Heilpin, Mr. Tweedy and I went for a row on the river. No boats at that hour; finally we got one & it was about sublime. Moonlight, Mystery. Reflections. Talk. x Mr. Ullman had been to supper. Pleasant young man; beginning to tell a story; radical ideas of art. x Went to a tappery of slijterij; orange-bitters.

August 13.

Drew head at studio. Afraid it was sweet. The little girl is. Went to gallery as usual and basked. Afternoon went to Spaarne toward the old houses and did a heavily lit piece not very successful. Went to the Leder (via the Funckler). Dandy time. The jolly Dutch ladies. Book properly admired. Weiss made a wonderful bunny. Nice people. Antiques

Transcription Notes:
A pipkin is a type of earthenware cooking pot, according to Wikipedia.