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"Powerful Katrinka," 1923

Item

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Title

"Powerful Katrinka," 1923

Description

A physically powerful woman, Katrinka routinely performs feats of incredible strength. In this 1923 cartoon, Katrinka finds a unique solution to stop the trolley for late arrivals. Fox created Katrinka as a composite of two cooks employed by his family.

Creator

Fox, Fontaine

Source

Scrapbook Collection, The Filson Historical Society

Date

1923

Identifier

Mss. SB F791/1

Citation

Fox, Fontaine, “"Powerful Katrinka," 1923,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed May 8, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/423.

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