Hans Christian Andersen
I just picked up this 1942 version of Andersen’s Fairy Tales at the local Goodwill.
I had to share some pictures from it.
The illustrations are just great, aren’t they? Those colors and everything. This man is a bit intimidating.
And the emperor, wearing his imaginary clothes:
I just rediscovered a book of children’s piano music from the 40s? 50s? not sure what era, and I’ll try to take some pictures of them soon. I love looking at these old illustrations, they’re so inspiring to me. Oh and I’ve just got to hem up and put a zipper in a new dress then post about it, so back to showing sewn things soon.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Holey moley! What a find, could that cover be any cuter!
June 29th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
WOW…I grew up with Hans Christian Anderson stories being read and recited to myself and my siblings…having grown up with parents who are Danish and Swedish…what a find!
That’s great.
Char.