Appealing preliminary artwork for the 1955 book Baby's First Book, accomplished in graphite and watercolor by Garth Williams, who adds his initials to the upper left corner. The artwork consists of panels for pages "12" and "13," and shows two pairs of shoes, a striped shirt, and overalls, with Williams adding below: "Shoes socks, socks shoes; To put on your feet and play. Shirt jeans, jeans shirt, Dress and we'll play all day." Williams has added a notation to the left border: "put socks with shoes." In fine condition, with expected light rippling.
