2008.6.1.214

inscription: "Against the couch he leans, a little boy. / His eyes betoken dreams of some fond toy. / His hair is soft and fluffy, and his chin / Is curved to hold a dimple safe within. / A plump forefinger points in childish way, / As though to emphasize the words he'd say. / His feet are crossed, those eager feet that run / From early morn until the set of sun. / His crisp white suit, all sweet and clean and gay, / Will Keep him clean and sweet throughout the day. / Oh little boy that doth my heart so hold, / You're very mild, and yet you're very bold. / For all these things you do so oft proclaim / Are from a picture in a picture frame. / Poem by Beth Maurer / My Merry Christmas wish for 1960. / Oscar Maurer" - printed in ink on verso.