Brownie Grocer crashes into the baker's Blackberry Pie

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Brownie Grocer crashes into the baker's Blackberry Pie

Brownie Grocer crashes into the baker's Blackberry Pie Date: 1910

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In this delightful illustration from 1910, titled "Brownie Grocer Crashes into the Baker's Blackberry Pie," we witness an amusing moment of serendipity as a brownie vendor, George Hobbs, driving his horse-drawn brownie van, loses control and crashes into a baker's shop window, sending a freshly baked blackberry pie flying through the air. The scene is bustling with activity as other vendors and townsfolk react to the unexpected accident. George Hobbs, a jovial and rotund man with a warm smile, is shown in the driver's seat of his brownie van, his eyes wide with surprise and a look of embarrassment on his face. His horse, seemingly unfazed by the commotion, continues to munch on some hay in the background. The baker, a tall and stern-looking man, stands in shock as the shattered remains of his shop window and the pie's crimson filling scatter the pavement. The townspeople, some with expressions of concern, others with amusement, gather around the scene, creating a lively and colorful tableau. A young boy, with a pie plate in hand, reaches out to catch the errant blackberry pie, while a woman in a long skirt and apron rushes to the aid of the baker. The chaos of the moment is further emphasized by the traffic on the busy street, with cars and other horse-drawn vehicles coming to a halt as they navigate the unexpected obstacle. This charming illustration, by the talented artist Terry Parker, captures the spirit of the era and the unexpected joys and challenges of small-town life. The accidental collision between George Hobbs and the baker creates a memorable and humorous scene that is sure to bring a smile to the faces of viewers.

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