Life, 1885-06-11 · page 3 of 16
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# "Crickets and the Period" This satirical cartoon appears to depict social commentary about cricket and British culture, though the image quality and rotation make precise identification difficult. The title references "Crickets and the Period," suggesting commentary on how cricket reflects or responds to contemporary social conditions. The sketch shows multiple figures in various poses, likely caricatured to mock particular social types or attitudes. The OCR'd text mentions "anybody manifest bosses of birth," "surprise," and references to "five senses," suggesting the satire addresses class distinctions, social pretension, or changing cultural values during whatever period *Life* magazine published this. Without clearer visibility or more complete text, the specific targets remain unclear, but the format is typical of *Life's* social and political satire.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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