COLLECTION NAME:
Illustrations from Life
Record
Title:
Richman, Poorman, Beggarman, Thief
Creator:
Squires, C. Clyde (Charles Clyde), 1883-1970
Description:
Two page center spread. The title of this cartoon is part of a nursery rhyme that has a number of versions. The most common in the United States is Richman, Poorman, Beggarman, Thief, Doctor Lawyer, Indian Chief. In England, the rhyme starts with Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor. The rhyme and its variations are often referred to in literature and music. Life magazine covers were on a variety of topics. Each issue had a theme that was introduced by the cover and reflected throughout the issue. The cover of this issue was “A Fisher of Men.”
Subject:
Caricatures and cartoons
Subject:
Periodicals -- Illustrations
Subject:
Wit and humor in art
Date:
08/15/1912
Type:
Still Image
Extent:
9 1/2 x 11 inches
Format/Medium:
Cartoons (Humor)
Format/Medium:
Illustrations (layout features)
Source:
Life, in Jen Library Archives and Special Collections, Savannah College of Art and Design.
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Identifier:
Volume 60, number 1555, page 1600.
