The Last Lath

For a single issue in 1947, F. W. Dodge Corporation published The Last Lath, a comic by Alan Dunn that served as a humorous, industry-insider look at the construction trade. Dunn, a celebrated New Yorker cartoonist, both wrote and drew this one-shot, which pokes gentle fun at the foibles of builders and architects. While brief, it stands as a charming period piece from a major cartoonist, offering a niche glimpse into mid-century work culture.