Papa

Ancestors, Canadian

A bright day in 1958. A man stares abstractedly at a table, deep in thought. Sunlight streams through the sheer curtains. SIZE: 13” X 17.75” MEDIUM: WATERCOLOUR FINE ART PRINT: $330

Snookey

Ancestors, Canadian

A young child is delighted by his reflection in a bedroom mirror. SIZE: 13” X 17” MEDIUM: WATERCOLOUR FINE ART PRINT: $330

Me and Mr. Squawcker

Ancestors, Canadian

Rempel Manufacturing of Akron Ohio – the rubber Capitol of the world – made a line of latex squeeze toys called “Sunnyslope” from 1946 until 1968. A little girl wears a sombrero and throws a sideways glance as she sits facing her Sunnyslope walking duck,...

Mummy’s Boy

Ancestors, Canadian

Early winter or late spring: A small child in a white knitted hat holds the strap of a white bag. His mittens dangle from a string threaded through the sleeves of his snowsuit. His mother stands behind him wearing a fur coat and a turban, laughing. He is learning to...

Boy Posing with Baseball Bat

Ancestors, Canadian

A little boy poses holding a baseball bat. His tiny hands can barely support its weight and it droops. He wears his cap sideways, hoping he’ll be mistaken for Babe Ruth or Mickey Mantle. The shadow of a big swing falls on the ground beside him. A storm cloud hovers...