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Edward Lear
1812-1888
'There was an old person who sung Bloo'
Pen and brown ink on paper.
6 1/4 x 5 inches (158 x 127 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Paul Pennoyer, 1963.
2007.88a
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Part of 11 drawings including a nonsense rhyme, seven with humorous texts and three landscapes.
Inscription:
Inscribed with a rhyme, "Sausages! Kidnies! and tongue / Bloo! Bloo! my dear madam / my name is old Adam / Bloo! sausages - kidnies and tongue"
Provenance:
Mrs. Paul Pennoyer.
Associated names:
Pennoyer, Frances, 1897-1989, former owner.
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