Girl and her father looking at nest, 1913

   I'm loving this illustration - by Florence Liley Young - of a little girl proudly hoisted up by her father for a closer look at a nest in a tree.

   I guess it's not surprising that pictures of fathers with their children are pretty rare. This book, "A Story Garden for Little Children", was published in 1913. It would be another generation or two until fathers were expected to - gasp! - join in with taking care of their kids.

   But when you do find one, it's special. And when you find a beautiful one like this...it's a treasure.

  This image is in the public domain and can be used freely. Click on the image for a larger version.

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