- Written by
- Dr. René Piquion, Haitian, 1906 - 2001
- Published by
- Maison Henri Deschamps, Haitian, founded 1898
- Owned by
- Jones, Loïs Mailou, American, 1905 - 1998
- Signed by
- Dr. René Piquion, Haitian, 1906 - 2001
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 11/16 × 5 5/16 × 9/16 in. (19.5 × 13.5 × 1.5 cm)
- Description
- Paperback copy with 284 pages. The cover has black text on a green background. Printed at the top is [René Piquion]. In the center of the cover in larger font is [EBENE / (ESSAI)]. There is a design below this with wings, rays, and [HD] in a center shield. At the bottom is [IMPRIMERIE HENRI DESCHAMPS / PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI]. The spine has the title, author, and [HD] publisher symbol in black text. The front cover is partially disconnecting from the spine. The back cover has black text and letters to the author, in French and English, from various sources. The reverse of the front cover has black printed text in French to the author. The book has handwritten inscriptions.
- Place printed
- Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Classification
- Books and Published Materials
- Type
- paperbacks
- Topic
- Africa
- African diaspora
- Art
- Design
- Folklife
- Identity
- Literature
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.26.5.30
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




