Going Sailing

Two young boys are going sailing. With their pants rolled up wade in the water and a colorful toy sailboat to play with, the pair are all set for a day of sailing. A wonderful Victorian image of children playing and wearing their short pants, ties, and straw hats.

Ida Waugh (d.1919) drew so many wonderful and charming children’s book illustrations. Here we over 100 years later enjoying her illustrations which were included in the 1881 work Holly Berries.

Going Sailing

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