We've once again been the beneficiaries of the generosity of
Professor Michael H. Hoeflich, John H. & John M. Kane Distinguished
Professor of Law at the University of Kansas. In addition to several
lovely 17th century texts on Roman law, Professor Hoeflich has donated
his collection of legal postcards and ephemera. These were the subject
of his book,
The Law in Postcards and Ephemera, 1890-1962 (Clark,
NJ: Lawbook Exchange, 2012). The book contains hundreds of images of
ephemeral items that provide a glimpse into how the public
viewed the law and lawyers. Many of the cards portray children dressed
up as lawyers.
The card shown here features a
child dressed a judge, apparently trying a very guilty-looking cat with
the crime of murdering a bird. I'm not sure where the "Happy Christmas"
message comes in! Is the kitty getting a reprieve from the beneficent
kid judge? Was the cat a menace and we're celebrating a holiday miracle
that s/he can no longer terrorize the neighborhood? I don't know, but
it's a wonderful little item. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!
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