Vintage Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe,

A vintage illustration by Clara M. Burd from the children's nursery rhyme "There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" which was seen in its earliest print version in "Gammer Gurton's Garland" in 1794. "There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn't know what to do. She gave them some broth without any bread, then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed." The American artist, Clara M. Burd (1873-1933) was born in New York, and studied art in New York City and later in Paris. She is best known for her illustrations for children’s books, but she also illustrated for magazine covers, designed stained glass and murals for churches, and painted children’s portraits and scenes from historical periods. This card is blank inside for your own message.