1925 “Bale, Boys!” – Vintage Animal Boat Adventure Print from a Children’s Story

Description

1925 “Bale, Boys!” – Vintage Animal Boat Adventure Print from a Children’s Story

Description:
Original 1925 vintage children’s illustration titled “Bale, Boys!” depicting a lively and humorous scene of a group of anthropomorphic animals in a boat, frantically bailing out water. A tiger rows while others—bears, goats, monkeys, a giraffe, an elephant, a lion, and more—use pails, jugs, and their hands to keep the boat afloat. The caption reads: “‘Bale, boys!’ cried Tim: ‘Bale for all you are worth!’”, capturing the chaos and teamwork in this charming storybook moment.

This print is professionally mounted on black cardboard and measures approximately 14 x 8 cm. A delightful collector’s item for fans of vintage animal art, early 20th-century children’s stories, or nostalgic cartoon-style illustrations.

Condition Note:
This is an authentic vintage print from 1925. As expected with prints of this age, there may be minor signs of wear such as faint yellowing, soft edges, or slight surface marks—these add to the piece’s vintage charm and authenticity.