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I'm afraid you're sitting in his favorite chair, Mabel.
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I'm afraid you're sitting in his favorite chair, Mabel.

Artist Don Tobin (American, 1916 - 1995)
Daten.d.
ClassificationsCartoon
Mediumink ink wash
DimensionsObject: 8 3/4 × 11 in. (22.2 × 27.9 cm) Sheet: 11 × 13 9/16 in. (28 × 34.5 cm)
Credit LineLibrary Transfer
Keyword/Subject
  • domestic
  • leisure
  • humor
Object number1989.053
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Boy! Carry Mr. Brown and his groceries out to his car
Boy! Carry Mr. Brown and his groceries out to his car
Don Tobin
n.d.
I don't care if he is your rich uncle I think we're going to too much trouble for his visit!
I don't care if he is your rich uncle I think we're going to too much trouble for his visit!
Don Tobin
n.d.
I'm sorry folks, these seats are saved.
I'm sorry folks, these seats are saved.
Don Tobin
n.d.
When I get married I'm going to have a simple wedding with hamburgers;
When I get married I'm going to have a simple wedding with hamburgers;
Don Tobin
n.d.
You go ahead, dear. I'll stay here and study this one.
You go ahead, dear. I'll stay here and study this one.
Don Tobin
n.d.
George, the most wonderful thing happened today! We got a $130 refund on our income tax!
George, the most wonderful thing happened today! We got a $130 refund on our income tax!
Don Tobin
n.d.
It's nothing to me what your little boy did with your ticket.
It's nothing to me what your little boy did with your ticket.
Don Tobin
n.d.
Yes, dear, you look fine... No, dear, your slip doesn't show.
Yes, dear, you look fine... No, dear, your slip doesn't show.
Don Tobin
n.d.
Hello, Mother-We Were Just Talking About You.
Hello, Mother-We Were Just Talking About You.
Don Tobin
n.d.
That Plate is Dry Enough!
That Plate is Dry Enough!
Don Tobin
no date
It says here that in fifty years all this drudgery will be done for us by atomic energy.
It says here that in fifty years all this drudgery will be done for us by atomic energy.
Don Tobin
no date
Smells good- what is it?
Smells good- what is it?
Don Tobin
n.d.
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