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A small boy, having consumed most of a pot of strawberry jam with the help of a cane
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A small boy, having consumed most of a pot of strawberry jam with the help of a cane
A small boy, having consumed most of a pot of strawberry jam with the help of a cane and a cushion, has no regrets. Date: 1911
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A Small Boy's Indulgence: The Sweet Satisfaction of a Jam-Filled Afternoon (1911) In this charming and humorous illustration, a small boy named John Hassall, with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes and a smear of strawberry jam on his cheek, sits at a table, surrounded by the remnants of a once full pot of strawberry jam. With the help of a cane and a well-worn cushion, he has managed to consume most of the jam, leaving only a small pool of it at the bottom of the pot. The table is a mess of sticky fingers, empty jars, and discarded spoons, a testament to the boy's unabashed love for the sweet treat. John's apron, once pristine, is now stained with the evidence of his indulgence, and his toothy grin speaks volumes about the worth of the stolen jam. The scene is filled with a sense of childlike joy and the rush of satisfaction that comes with satisfying one's sweet tooth. The illustration, created in 1911, captures the essence of a moment of pure, unadulterated happiness, and the mischief that often accompanies it. The humorous and amusing image, with its messy and messy tableau, is a reminder of the simple pleasures of childhood and the joy that can be found in the smallest of things. It is a scene that resonates with us all, no matter how old we may be, and serves as a reminder that sometimes, the sweetest moments in life are the ones that leave us feeling most satisfied.
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