Life of Jim Stubbs, 8 Sequential Narrative Drawings, Missouri to Virginia, early 1900s stacked wood terminating in those fabulous boots

terminating in those fabulous boots

born in Versailles

I think Canadian as that's where it came from

I keep thinking this mermaid drawing would make a pretty great tattoo

Each measures 2 1/4" tall x 1 3/8" wide

Life of Jim Stubbs, 8 Sequential Narrative Drawings, Missouri to Virginia, early 1900s stacked wood terminating in those fabulous bootsI am not sure if it was Jim Stubbs himself, or perhaps his wife, who made these drawings, documenting his journey from St. Joseph, Missouri to Rio, Virginia to work as a telegrapher, through to his opening to the J. A. Stubbs general store (with some time hunting with his son Lee in between!) Regardless, I think they are pretty special! The drawings are numbered on their backsides, in order, with just a few that have gone missing since 1903. A great