Snow Storm Special 2
Almost a year ago, we posted Snow Storm Special 1, by Frank Bellew, Sr. Today from his son, Frank Bellew, Jr. — better known as “Chips” — we bring you another winter weather inspired cartoon… This comes from original Life magazine. I would tell you the specific date — except that info is located on [...]
Thanksgiving with the Natives
For Thanksgiving Day and Native American Heritage Month, we bring you a few sample images from late nineteenth century comic periodicals. (For prior postings in the Native American Heritage series, click here.) The first two examples are idealized images, depicting peaceful co-existence between European settlers and the indigenous natives. Repeating to these publications’ predominantly white readers, the false myth [...]
Drummer’s Yarns, Part 2: Excelsior Library
“Drummers” — as travelling salesmen of the late nineteenth century were called (see the below right excerpt from the 1926 52 Letters to Salesmen) — were known for spinning tales & jokes, to get on friendly terms with their customers as part of their sales style. Per last week’s entry on Drummer’s Yarns, this made [...]
