Mrs Bobbity and neighbours with policeman

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Mrs Bobbity and neighbours with policeman

Mrs Bobbity and neighbours tell the policeman what has happened, and he takes notes. Jack Sparrow, perched on a lamp post, calls out that its the cat who should be prosecuted! Date: 1937

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Baker Bobbity Crust Discussing Jack Lamp Margaret Neighbours Note Book Notes Perch Perched Sparrow Talking 1937

EDITORS COMMENTS
A Gathering at the Corner: A 1930s Neighborhood Scene with an Unusual Suspect This illustration, dated 1937, depicts an intriguing moment in the life of Mrs. Bobbity and her neighbors as they recount a recent incident to a policeman. The scene unfolds on a quiet, dimly lit street corner, where the silhouetted figures huddle around the attentive officer, who takes notes in his notepad. Mrs. Bobbity, a kindly baker with an apron and a concerned expression, points towards an empty lot, where the alleged incident took place. Her neighbors, a group of concerned citizens, listen intently as she speaks. Children peek from behind their mothers' skirts, their eyes wide with curiosity. Perched atop a nearby lamp post, Jack Sparrow – yes, that Jack Sparrow – interrupts the proceedings with a loud call. Dressed in his iconic pirate attire, he insists that the real culprit is not the human suspect but the cat that has been terrorizing the neighborhood. The policeman raises an eyebrow, glancing up at Jack with a mixture of amusement and skepticism. The cat, unaware of the commotion, sits innocently in the gutter, munching on a crust of bread. This delightful illustration, reminiscent of the 1930s design aesthetic, captures the essence of community spirit and the unexpected twists that life can bring. With its intriguing characters and charming details, it's a captivating glimpse into the past.

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