Bert Thomas (1883 - 1966) was one of the better known cartoonists of the 1930's.  He joined Punch magazine working for them from 1905 to 1948. During this period he produced many cartoons some of which were used in the Punch motoring books. He also worked for many of the other contemporary magazines such as Graphic, Humorist, Bystander, Fun and Dispatch. He served in the First World War as was an official poster artist and he did similar work during the Second War. Most of his work was black and white, pen and ink but he also drew with a old stiff brush. Other art was produced using charcoal, pencil, chalk and occasionally watercolour.

This is an original artwork of a cartoon for the Humorist magazine a race horse owner talking to the trainer.

Owner  " THE MEN ARE LOOKING A BIT SHAGGY AREN'T THEY?"

Trainer  "YES, BUT I'M NOT LETTIN' 'EM NEAR A BARBER'S SHOP UNTIL THE BIG RACE".

On the reverse is a transcript of the text of the Humorist magazine, unfortunately undated..   Bert Thomas has also written his name followed by Pinner (Where he lived).

The drawings are part of a large collection of artwork built up over the last 45 years to act as reference for my website about motoring art and artists -  www.motoringart.info look here to see more details about this artist

As I reach the age of 80 it is time to sell so everything must go!