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In He Went, Heels over Head

(American, 1851–1928)
1871–1914
Medium/TechniqueGraphite pencil, pen and India ink
Dimensions43.8 x 33.4 cm (17 1/4 x 13 1/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John Templeman Coolidge
Accession number51.1536
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ClassificationsDrawings
InscriptionsIn pen, lower left corner "A. B. Frost" and in pencil bottom of sheet "and in he went, heels over head."
ProvenanceMrs. J. Templeman Coolidge, Boston, MA; gift to MFA, June 14, 1951.
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