Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Autumn Branches, 1948; watercolor on paper laid down on board, 30 x 23 inches; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, October 27, 1954
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2020
Berthas birthday. Cards for her from Sally & Mary also.
P.M. – She put the chicken in the oven, then we went for a drive. Overcast skies and raining, which brought out the colors to the best advantage. South to the Creek Rd below Armstrong - & then east & home than Colden & West Falls. A thoroughly enjoyable trip.
The birthday supper simple but delicious – the roast chicken, corn-on-the-cob (from Oregon) and Alligator pears with French dressing.
Then to the Richter’s for dessert.
The children greatly excited – in addition to presents from Mart & Hank they had bought something for each of the youngsters to give – Mart had baked a cake, & we brought ice-cream – In addition to the candles, she put a little wax jack-o’ lantern in the center of the cake.
A pleasant evening.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, October 27, 1954