Morning chores on the farm included transporting the chamber pot to the honey wagon at the front gate. Carrying it in your hands would place your nose right above the source of the odor. The accessory on her head to help balance the pot, is known as a “honey bun.” Aren’t you glad you asked?
With the telephone book not invented/ the modeling school was contented/ in those earlier days/ to use simpler ways/ but the method was heavily scented.
(best viewed with Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most webpages as necessary) has info and links that point to info about this painting.
both have info about this artist, perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the title URL. This is the first work by him used here.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2338 (November 26, 2019) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
Pothead had a completely different meaning in the 19th century.
Strob Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“Someday, this pot will be yours. All this land is going to your brother, of course.”
Papared25 almost 5 years ago
Ma always said the best men were looking for a level-headed woman. If this didn’t get her a good man nothing would.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Oh good, it looks like rain. Maybe Cheryl will finally collect some water.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Morning chores on the farm included transporting the chamber pot to the honey wagon at the front gate. Carrying it in your hands would place your nose right above the source of the odor. The accessory on her head to help balance the pot, is known as a “honey bun.” Aren’t you glad you asked?
gopher gofer almost 5 years ago
early conehead prototype…
posse1 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I’ll carry it, just don’t make me put down my cell phone!
rmremail almost 5 years ago
Since Tracy wasn’t using her head for anything else, it made a handy spot to put heavy pots
Reader almost 5 years ago
Tracey was such a hot head, her sister would keep their packed lunch warm atop said head.
J Short almost 5 years ago
Back in the day, when girls with thick necks were the rage.
lagoulou almost 5 years ago
Perfect posture!
Radish... almost 5 years ago
She began to wonder if she could get her money back from the Maribelle refining school course.
Another Take almost 5 years ago
TRACY: You can’t flash the boys if your hands are tied up carrying a basket Shirley!
Call me Ishmael almost 5 years ago
With the telephone book not invented/ the modeling school was contented/ in those earlier days/ to use simpler ways/ but the method was heavily scented.
PoodleGroomer almost 5 years ago
It was hard to concentrate on balancing the pot on her head with another baby kicking inside the womb.
Bookworm almost 5 years ago
Early anti-groping defense device; just nod.
jbrobo Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Jane had a pot to you know what in. She was looking for a window to throw it out of.
VT8/VF84 almost 5 years ago
Now we "know the rest of the story. "
mabrndt Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The Market Path, Finistère:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%C3%89mile_Auguste_Hublin_-_Le_Chemin_du_March%C3%A9,_Finist%C3%A8re.jpg
(best viewed with Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most webpages as necessary) has info and links that point to info about this painting.
https://www.gallery19c.com/usr/library/documents/main/gallery-19c-catlaogue-1.pdf#page=18
https://rehs.com/Emile_Auguste_Hublin_Bio.html
both have info about this artist, perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the title URL. This is the first work by him used here.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2338 (November 26, 2019) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
MissScarlet Premium Member almost 5 years ago
While the chicken was none too thrilled to be going to market, she had to admit that she was better off than the fricassee on Tracy’s head.
tracybsmith almost 5 years ago
“Mom seriously, that sweet potato pie green bean casserole mash-up does NOT smell good!!”
dlsickels1959 almost 5 years ago
Good luck Tracy!
d1234dick Premium Member almost 5 years ago
grace, being deformed at birth, has to use the pot to go in but doesn’t have to remove it from her head to do so. lucky girl.
Running Buffalo Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Tracy’s 23rd attempt at distracting people from commenting on the size of her derriere …
GoComicsGo! almost 5 years ago
Just ignore her, she’s just trying to get attention for herself.