"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman mid-century pin primarily on the curtains

primarily on the curtains

though it does not stay there

I especially love that up-turned big toe

The wood shows some wear and light cracking

The front of the tile is executed in partial relief

"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman mid-century pin primarily on the curtainsWhat a curious and charming old drawing! The handwritten cursive running along below the image I believe reads "Me Take You Likeness Mitsi," I assume articulating the action of the seated artist, engaged in drawing the old woman, presumably Mitsi, standing before him. A curious model she is, and what is with this giant hand she is holding out toward him, dramatically contrasting with the second little arm and hand at her side? She seems only to have