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Mabel

Mildred Howells (American, 1873-1966)
Oliver Herford (American, 1863–1935)
1892–1950

Medium/Technique Graphite pencil on paper
Dimensions Sheet: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Mildred Howells
Accession Number50.3828
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsDrawings

InscriptionsIn pencil at bottom of sheet "Said Mabel "Be it understood/ I'm fond of waling in the wood!/ But when the trees are making faces,?/ I think there might be nicer places." "Drawing by O. Herford except faces/ Verse by M. Howells."
ProvenanceMildred Howells, Boston, MA; gift to MFA, December 14, 1950.