1938 Wood Engraving Hans Christian Andersen Portrait Oakley Danish Child XGG1 XECA7 The homes provided excellent shelter

The homes provided excellent shelter from weather

Battle of Milvian Bridge

formerly a monastery

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1938 Wood Engraving Hans Christian Andersen Portrait Oakley Danish Child XGG1 XECA7 The homes provided excellent shelterThis is an original 1938 black and white wood engraving of Hans Christian Anderson, the famed children's story writer from Odense, Denmark. His works include "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Little Match Girl." Thornton Oakley (1881 1953) was an American illustrator known for his work with "Century," "Harper's Monthly," and "National Geographic." Oakley collaborated with his wife, Amy, while creating a series of travel books.