A Country Clown. American wit and humor. Social Classes -- Caricatures and cartoons. Farmers -- Caricatures and cartoons. English language -- Provincialisms -- Caricatures and cartoons. Country life -- Caricatures and cartoons. The country clown holds a rake and stands on grass. He smiles widely and wears a wide-brimmed hat, trousers, shirt, and vest. The text suggests that he speaks a provincial dialect, saying "ye" for "you." Text: Devoid of breeding, arts, and graces, / Among the greens I'm sure your place is; / To come to town would be a pity, / For I am sure some horse would eat ye. Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector. [S.l. : s.n.] [between 1840 and 1880?] Caricatures and cartoons. Comic valentines. digitool:5730 Comic Valentines, 3.3