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Whimsical illustration of a grey tabby cat standing on its hind legs and dressed in a fancy dar…
W.C. Hewish & Son
Whimsical illustration of a grey tabby cat standing on its hind legs and dressed in a fancy dark pink long sleeved dress with ruffles on the hem, a yellow and red shawl around her shoulders, and a bonnet. She is wearing white stocking and high heeled shoes that have criss-crossed laces up her legs. She is holding a small draw-string purse and a folded up umbrella.

W.C. Hewish & Son

DateApproximately 1885
Names
FormatEphemera
Subject
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodParkdale
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Trade cards
    Medium
    Advertising cards
    Dimensions11 cm x 7.5 cm (4 5/16 in. x 2 15/16 in.)
    Language
      CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberCA-1885-HEWISH-2-VS
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