Item Information
Title: Charles R. Bacon self-portrait and portrait of Peggy Bacon
Date: circa 1900
Physical Details: Cartoon (humorous Image) : 1 sheet : various media ; 28 x 21 cm.
Description: Date range based on the approximate age of Peggy Bacon as depicted in sketch.
Cartoon depicts Charles R. Bacon seated in a chair with his head in his hand, captioned: What is it that Daddy wants?; Perhaps a drink o' water!; O! No. He is so sad because; he wants his little daughter!
Beneath this sketch is a drawing of a little girl (Peggy Bacon) holding a bouquet of flowers, captioned: Bless her little; heart!
On reverse the sketch of Charles Bacon is repeated, with this caption: But see! He is not happy yet!; I never in my life; saw such a doleful little man.; I think he wants his wife!
Creator: Bacon, Charles R. (Charles Roswell), 1868-1913
Forms part of: Peggy Bacon papers, 1893-1973, bulk 1900-1936
Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation Information: Charles R. (Charles Roswell) Bacon and Peggy Bacon. Charles R. Bacon self-portrait and portrait of Peggy Bacon, circa 1900. Peggy Bacon papers, 1893-1973. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Digital ID: 15566