Richard Anderson:Tenniel’s illustrations show a card or label in the Hatter’s hatband reading “In this style 10/6”. This is the hat’s pricetag, indicative of his trade, and giving the price in pre-decimal British money as ten shillings and six pence (or half a guinea). In decimal money, this would be 52½p.
Proginoskes over 9 years ago
“They” means there’s more than one. There’s only one Cheshire Cat, so the quote is wrong.
Superfrog over 9 years ago
Just grin and bear it.
Jfred Premium Member over 9 years ago
Great art and great humor.
puddlesplatt over 9 years ago
Love the art that I fell in love with…except the smile!
neverenoughgold over 9 years ago
It would “appear” the teeth aren’t capable of vanishing…
Jim Kerner over 9 years ago
Maybe he using vanishing cream.
Richard V Anderson over 9 years ago
OK, Glenn (or anybody), what’s the “10/6” tag in the hatband signify?
LingeeWhiz over 9 years ago
Richard Anderson:Tenniel’s illustrations show a card or label in the Hatter’s hatband reading “In this style 10/6”. This is the hat’s pricetag, indicative of his trade, and giving the price in pre-decimal British money as ten shillings and six pence (or half a guinea). In decimal money, this would be 52½p.