“What boots it?” from the 1880 “Fun”

What boots it?

Engraving

Fun Almanac 33 (January 1881): 6

Mr. Jones Carver and Gilder: — “Look at the frame, Mr. Smith! My work is on the line again!”

Mr. Smith Bootmaker: — “My work on the line again, Mr. Jones! Look at these voots!.”

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