{"product_id":"j-and-k-by-vivian-robbins","title":"J and K by Vivian Robbins","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ and K \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Vivian Robbins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. 1942\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromolithograph on Linenette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe playful behaviors of anthropomorphic household pets dominate this vibrant, mid-century children's book illustration showcasing the letters \"J\" and \"K.\" Hand-illustrated by commercial artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVivian Robbins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this page was originally published in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1942\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by the Merrill Publishing Company within the pages of their popular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eABC Picture Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The upper half features a wide-eyed brown and white puppy eagerly licking strawberry jam from a tipped-over jar. The lower half complements this scene with a pair of fluffy, blue-eyed white kittens playfully tangling themselves in a loose strand of yellow yarn near a matching wooden ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis page was originally produced as a standalone plate for a large-format, linenette-style children's alphabet primer. During the early to mid-twentieth century, American publishers like the Merrill Publishing Company utilized oversized, color-saturated picture books to introduce foundational literacy concepts to young children. Robbins became highly celebrated for her exceptional ability to translate innocent animal behavior and soft, storybook textures into commercial print media. This book represents the golden age of American lithographic children's primers, reflecting the period's distinct artistic emphasis on comforting, idealized domestic narratives designed to foster early cognitive development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH 12 ¼” x 9 ½” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: In very good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTONIO RAIMO GALLERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54616273584407,"sku":"PR0236-2","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3607\/0679\/files\/PR0236-2.1.jpg?v=1786028598","url":"https:\/\/antonioraimogallery.com\/products\/j-and-k-by-vivian-robbins","provider":"ANTONIO RAIMO GALLERY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}