The Heinzelmännchen Pl.6
1912
Fritz Gareis's 1912 illustration brings the German legend of the Heinzelmännchen—helpful house goblins—to life with a humorous two-part story. The top scene shows a group of boys fast asleep in a shared bed, snoring away while mice boldly explore their bedside table, matching the caption 'The lads were still snoring in chorus.' Below, the action shifts to a bakery where fresh bread and pastries are magically flying out of a doorway, startling a black cat into a frantic retreat. It perfectly captures the whimsical folklore of invisible spirits doing the chores while humans sleep.