The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
Beatrix Potter (London 1866 - Near Sawrey, Cumbria 1943)
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
Feb 1909 - Aug 1909
Materials
Ink, Paper
Measurements
125 x 166 mm
Place of origin
Sawrey
Order this imageCollection
Beatrix Potter Gallery, Cumbria
NT 243012
Caption
Black and white illustration for page 56 of The Tale of Ginger and Pickles (or page 52 of the 2002 edition), "Henny's Opening Sale!". Customers, including Jemima Puddle-duck, Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, Anna Maria and Peter Rabbit, read Sally Henny Penny's poster about her re-opening the shop. The book was published in October 1909.
Summary
Ink illustration for The Tale of Ginger and Pickles (published October 1909). This illustration shows a 'SALE' sign leaning against a stone wall which Squirrel Nutkin is looking over. In front of the sign is Jemima Puddleduck, Mrs Tiggy-winkle, Peter Rabbit as well as two swans and four mice. See also HIL.RD.19, a preliminary drawing.
Makers and roles
Beatrix Potter (London 1866 - Near Sawrey, Cumbria 1943), artist