Life of Jim Stubbs, 8 Sequential Narrative Drawings, Missouri to Virginia, early 1900s stacked wood in different varieties of wood--subtly

in different varieties of wood--subtly and surprisingly defying expectations

born in Versailles

the raven is a sacred figure in Northwest Coast native cultures

Each measures 2 1/4" tall x 1 3/8" wide

plus a long pinkish wooden nose

Life of Jim Stubbs, 8 Sequential Narrative Drawings, Missouri to Virginia, early 1900s stacked wood in different varieties of wood--subtlyI am not sure if it was Jim Stubbs himself, or perhaps his wife, who made these drawings, documenting his journey from St. Joseph, Missouri to Rio, Virginia to work as a telegrapher, through to his opening to the J. A. Stubbs general store (with some time hunting with his son Lee in between!) Regardless, I think they are pretty special! The drawings are numbered on their backsides, in order, with just a few that have gone missing since 1903. A great