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“In the Good Old Times” – Vintage Cartoons

July 1, 2010

Some great illustrations in the “Boys Own Paper” from 1908 by a very talented H.J. Walker. I would like to know more about this artist. Do you have any information? Related article: The BOP

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Laid by my hen!

June 20, 2010

Many a true word spoken in jest, as they say..this from an 1886 Cartoon..

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“The Zebra is a perfect Jewel”

June 16, 2010

By the fabulous ET Reed:- “The Zebra is a perfect jewel, In Winter he will fetch your fuel In Summer, when the heat is strong, He comes and fans you all day long. In Spring, when all the birds rejoice, The woods re-echo with his voice. In Autumn, when the north winds shout, His splendid [...]

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Nothing new under the sun..

June 12, 2010

This from a 120 -year old magazine…things haven’t changed much….

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The Easy way to catch your crocodile..

June 11, 2010

This is from an 1895 book that fell apart on me…seems quite contemporary in style..

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