Susan empties a pail of water on Dunderpate
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Susan empties a pail of water on Dunderpate
Susan empties a pail of water on Dunderpate, to test to see if he has the sense to go in when it rains. Date: 1938
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1938 Baker Dunce Dunderpate Empty Emptying Friend Friends Margaret Pail Sense Susan Test Testing Upstairs
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this charming illustration from the 1930s, titled "Susan Empties a Pail of Water on Dunderpate," we see a young girl named Susan standing in an upstairs window, silhouetted against the rainy day outside. She holds a pail in one hand and pours its contents out the window, aiming for her friend Dunderpate who is shown below, huddled under a tree. The rainwater splashes around him, but Dunderpate, depicted as a bit of a dunce, seems oblivious to the downpour. Susan's test is a playful way of checking if her friend has the sense to go in when it rains. The scene is reminiscent of a simpler time, where children's education came from the lessons they learned from their friends and experiences, rather than from textbooks or formal schooling. The illustration is filled with delightful details, such as the birds perched on the tree branches and the raindrops cascading down the windowpane. The girls' dresses are also worth noting, with Susan wearing a white blouse and red skirt, while Dunderpate dons a blue shirt and shorts. This illustration, which dates back to 1938, is a beautiful representation of childhood friendship and the simple joys of a rainy day. It's a testament to the importance of learning through experience and the enduring bond between friends.
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