Unraveling the Illusion: "Who's Drunk" from 1897

1 min read
Source: Boing Boing
Unraveling the Illusion: "Who's Drunk" from 1897
Photo: Boing Boing
TL;DR Summary

"Who's Drunk" is a cautionary shadow picture from Edward Carswell's "Temperance Stories and Sketches" that aims to warn readers about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and gambling. The illustration features hidden drunken figures among various landscapes, inviting viewers to find them. These shadow pictures predate "Where's Waldo" and provide both entertainment and moral lessons.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

2

Time Saved

2 min

vs 3 min read

Condensed

87%

43054 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on Boing Boing