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Jack Hobbs, After Making 22 Only



Date:
1925
Object Number:
M.2015.706.31
Creator
S.A.K. (artist)
Material
pen & ink, paper
Size
Ht x W: 21 x 20.3 cm
Object name
cartoon drawing
Object category
pictures

Description

Pen and ink cartoon. Caricature of a cricketer, depicted with a large nose. Hobbs is about to walk up the steps, he's wearing pads, and is removing his gloves. Behind him a crying bat with arms and legs is pulling at his trousers. Title on left: After making 22 only. That bat follows Jack Hobbs into the Pavilion begging for another chance. Note below: By Tom Webster. Signed and dated lower right corner.
Association:
Sir John Berry Hobbs (subject)