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Young William
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
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
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pencil at bottom of sheet to left "Young WIlliam was so very shy / He always walked with downcast eye./ But modesty is out of date/ You see his fast approaching fate."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.