Tijuana Bible Museum: Polly -- It's Really an Art

Nutshell

Polly is drawn (and skewered) by a young artiste.

Notes

Probably a contemporary (40-50's?) copy.

History

"Polly and Her Pals" ran from 1912 until its author Cliff Sterrett's retirement in 1958. Maw and Paw Perkins and their daughter Polly were the main characters.

Author

Unknown

Source

eBay

Pages

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Old Guy: Hey young feller are you the artist guy what's going to paint mom's picture?
Artist: I am sir, but I've decided to paint your daughter's first and demand the utmost privacy.

Daughter: Why do you insist on my posing in the nude, Mr. Earl?
Mr. Earl: Because your type always inspires more that way.

Daughter: Any way you say, Mr. Earl.
Mr. Earl: I'm glad you're an agreeable model Miss Polly. It makes everything so much easier.
(The licentious Mr. Earl produces his pecker from his pin stripe pantaloons.)

Polly: Don't you think this is an awfully odd pose?
Earl: Yes, but I'm sure you'll enjoy the result, Miss Polly.

Polly: Why you dear boy! I didn't know you liked to jazz. Why didn't you say so?
Earl: I need an inspiration, don't I!

Polly: See, you foolish boy, all the time we lost on account of you being so bashful--
Earl: Take it easy, Polly-- don't break it!

Pappy peeks in the keyhole, exclaims, "Wal--so that's the kind of artist that bird is-- SO!
A quivering "IM COMING" word balloon wafts above the impassioned Polly and Earl.

Pappy visits Mammy. Ma: Cut it out, Paw--I've got to get ready for that artist feller!
Paw: Not on yer life! I've tended your artistry for not less than 30 years and I guess I can still do it!