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Powerful Katrinka, 1923

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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

Coverage

20th century
1920s

Citation

Fox, Fontaine, “Powerful Katrinka, 1923,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed December 11, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/423.

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