Jerry Marcus: An Early Rite of Passage

A vintage cartoon by Jerry Marcus sold for less than $30 last year on eBay. It is undated but must be fairly old, as the social ritual it mocks has become so commonplace today it can be taken for granted. Also, addressing one's client as "lady" sounds as dated as a Jerry Lewis act.

"Tell me[,] lady, is this the usual procedure these days when they go from [k]indergarten to first grade?"
Jerry Marcus
Original carton art

Jerry Marcus
eBay listing ended July 19, 2024

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Jerry Marcus
eBay item description

Note:  Hey, lady! I'd still like to know whether this cartoon by Jerry Marcus ever saw print and, if so, where?

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