1913 Sheriff Fines Roadster by Kemble

A classic example of early 20th-century Edwardian comic postcard satire, this illustration uses children posed as miniature adults to humorously comment on grown-up concerns—in this case, the expense of automobile travel. A country sheriff in coveralls collects a fine from a city slicker, while a fashionable lady looks on from a bright yellow roadster, complete with an oversized feathered hat.

This style of illustration was common in the pre-World War I era, when artists often depicted adult situations through child figures as a form of playful social satire that was widely acceptable for mass-market postcards.

Artist-signed E. B. Kemble. Edward Kemble was an influential American illustrator, best known for illustrating the first edition of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

A charming and historically interesting piece that would look great framed or make a fine addition to any vintage postcard or comic art collection.

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