Final art for The Designer and the Woman's Magazine, "The Story of Jason Squiff and Why He Had a Popcorn Hat, Popcorn Mittens and Popcorn Shoes," from Rootabaga Stories
Children's Literature Frederick R. Gardner collection of Robert Lawson
Item Info
Item No: rlaw00224
Title: Final art for The Designer and the Woman's Magazine, "The Story of Jason Squiff and Why He Had a Popcorn Hat, Popcorn Mittens and Popcorn Shoes," from Rootabaga Stories
Additional Title: Designer and the Woman's Magazine
Language:
English
Material: Pen and ink on paper
Transcription:
On sign:
"J. SQUIFF
CISTERNS CLEANED."
Caption:
"THE STORY OF JASON SQUIFF AND WHY HE HAD A POPCORN HAT, POPCORN MITTENS AND POPCORN SHOES.
WRITTEN BY CARL SANDBURG
PICTURED BY ROBERT LAWSON."
Media Type: Illustrations
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
Illustration for Carl Sandburg's Rootabaga Stories, serialized in 1922.
Provenance: Gift of Frederick R. Gardner, 1969-1977.
Bibliography:
The Designer and the Woman's Magazine, 1922.
Creation Year (Single Year or Earliest Date): ca. 1922
Image Dimensions Width: 28 cm
Creator Name: Lawson, Robert, 1892-1957 - Artist