Puss In Boots
1921
In this charming 1921 illustration by Elizabeth Tyler Wolcott, the clever feline hero of the classic fairy tale takes center stage. Dressed in a dashing red cape and tall yellow boots, Puss bows deeply with his hat in hand as a royal carriage rolls by. Inside the ornate golden coach, a king and princess look on, likely unaware that this polite cat is orchestrating a grand scheme to win them over. The scene captures the moment of deception and charm that makes this timeless story so beloved, set against a backdrop of lush trees and wild irises.