Thomas Eastwood: Baggage Cart

Thomas Eastwood's spot drawing of a handcart holding luggage was published in The New Yorker, probably some time from 1930 to 1945. The verso bears production markings typical of the magazine. The original art was sold on eBay in February at the opening bid of $99. It's an appealing image, evocative of days of more leisurely travel.

Thomas Eastwood
eBay listing ended February 12, 2023

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Thomas Eastwood
eBay bid history
The lone bid was placed five days before the auction closed.

Note:  This spot drawing has all the correct markings of an illustration purchased by and published in The New Yorker. All we need now are the issue date and page number. That's where you come in. I'm beat.

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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #787

It's time to unpack my entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #787 from the issue of January 17, 2022. My caption is shown below. The drawing is by Tom Toro.

"I hope this trip will be a new beginning."

These captions were too primitive:

"Did you pack my loincloth?"
"I'm not bringing any screens."
"I'm not just packing heat."

January 29, 2022 Update:  The Finalists

February 1, 2022 Update:  I voted for the caption from Doylestown.

February 7, 2022 Update:  The Winner

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