Funny faces (from the stacks)
Aug 10th, 2011 by houghtonmodern
From the collection of Boston caricaturist David Claypoole Johnston (1798-1865), a few prototypes of some Civil War-era metamorphosis cards:
Pull the tab at the bottom, and Davis’s expression changes:
There is also an amusing one of a “Buchaneer,” a supporter of James Buchanan:
Too much fiddling with these and you might be presented with this pleasant expression:
bMS Am 1608 (92). David Claypoole Johnston collection. Purchase, C.M. Parker Fund, 1960.
Love these things! Never saw these particular ones, but am familiar with one of Martin Van Buren. Thanks!