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Frank Adams
Pair of 20th Century illustrations from 'A frog who would a-wooing go'

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Frank Adams (British,1871-1944) “Pray, Mistress Mouse, / will you give us some beer?”/Heigho! Says Rowley, / “For Froggy and I are/fond of good cheer”. / With a rowley powley/Heigho! Says Anthony Rowley’; and “Pray Mr Rat,/ will you go with me?”/Heigho! Says Rowley/ “Kind Mistress Mousey/for to see!”/With a rowley Powley/gammon and spinach,/Heigho! Says Anthony Rowley. Pen and Ink Inscribed with title 13 x 9 ½ in. (33.2 x 24.3 cm.) A pair Provenance: Chris Beetles, Ryder Street, London Illustrated: A FROG WHO WOULD A-WOOING GO / LONDON/BLACKIE AND SONS, 1904
  • Creator:
    Frank Adams (1871 - 1944, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    in good condition, both in matching double mounts, a little dirt underneath the glass. In gilt wood frames with a few abrasions.
  • Gallery Location:
    Petworth, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU540310346952
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