As a birthday gift to myself, I did something I often do: buy a new book. This time, browsing for design inspiration, I ended up ordering Textiles of the Arts & Crafts Movement, by Linda Parry. It’s interesting and beautiful. And here’s a little tidbit worth sharing, just for the smile. This watercolor, called “The House that Jack Built,” was designed in 1929 for a child’s nursery. It’s charming. But — whoa! — wait a minute! Does anything about it grab your attention?!
The text under the photo put my mind at ease: “When Morton Sundour produced the printed fabric the rats were left out of the pattern.” Resulting in far better nights of sleep for the babies, I’m sure.
Rats are very smart and some people like to keep them as pets! And since they were created by God I would leave them in
Ah, Gloria, I like the way you think :). Yes, my brother had a rat for a couple years–but it was after I left home, so I didn’t get to know it as a pet. My loss!
I know, right?!
Quite interesting. The rat jumped out at me 1st! It definitely would have given me nightmares!!