My mother would have seen these as a young teenager, and if she kept on into the late '30s I would have seen some of them too I suppose. I do remember Helen Hokinson (sp?)
"...sophisticated humor that spoke to the urban demimonde"... A demimonde is not an independent woman, quite the opposite. Zola's Nana describes a demimonde.
Fascinating history in cartoons. Thank you for this!
You are welcome!
Wonderful set of drawings. Thanks Liza!
My mother would have seen these as a young teenager, and if she kept on into the late '30s I would have seen some of them too I suppose. I do remember Helen Hokinson (sp?)
Yes, Hokinson was also a wonderful artist. Less feminist in her work.
And even realizing it at the time, I was able to laugh at Helen's depictions of the part of my family I did not treasure being around:-)
These are so good. Thanks for posting.
Thanks, Beverly.
What a delight! Why, of all these drawings, am I getting the giggles over the 'older' women in plum pudding hats?
My mother had a fur coat just like that!!
Shermund is very intriguing.
"...sophisticated humor that spoke to the urban demimonde"... A demimonde is not an independent woman, quite the opposite. Zola's Nana describes a demimonde.
I love these, and how she looks in her fur coat. Thanks.
So happy that these were preserved. And it's great they will now go on. Meow. xoxoxo
I love this! Her illustrations are delightful! Thank you for sharing!
These are wonderful!, imagine reading the one “stunning but she married“ ; that could really go deep
Love the art.