Yet another new to me image by Beatrix Potter in 1905. Old Mr. Prickly Pin, later renamed Mr. Pricklepin. A hedgehog wearing shoes! How quaint.
OLD Mr. Pricklepin
has never a cushion to
stick his pins in,
His nose is black and his
beard is gray,
And he lives in an ash stump
over the way.
Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes.
7 comments:
He is a favorite of mine, because the first rhymes my children learned, as soon as they could talk, were recited haltingly as they looked at the pictures in this little book. When I saw the name "Mr. Pricklepin" a whole scene unfolded in my mind. :-)
I love Beatrix Potter's illustrations - this one is fabulous!
GretchenJoanna -- How nice. I'm glad this image brought back such happy memories.
xo, Rosemary
Susan -- We never tire of Beatrix Potter images, do we?
xo, Rosemary
Sweet picture. I just love her illustrations!
love this one
I've never seen Mr. Prickly Pin before! I collect hedgehogs and he is delightful!
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