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Young William

Oliver Herford (American, 1863–1935)
Mildred Howells (American, 1873-1966)
1883–1935

Medium/Technique Graphite pencil on paper
Dimensions Sheet: 25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Mildred Howells
Accession Number50.3831
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsDrawings

InscriptionsIn pencil at bottom of sheet to left "Young WIlliam was so very shy / He always walked with downcast eye./ But modesty is out of date/ You see his fast approaching fate." "Picture O. Herford and M. Howells verse M. Howells"
ProvenanceMildred Howells, Boston, MA; gift to MFA, December 14, 1950.