Spicy Stories, Sept. 1936.
I can deal with the skimpy outfit for grass cutting, but the heels are a bit much. Also, why must the woman look so happy when she is obviously about to have an accident with that mower. Nonetheless, this was an early men’s magazine, and it isn’t just the stories that are “spicy,” there are also titillating drawings and a few nude photos. Mild by today’s standard, but pretty saucy for the 1930’s. If you check out the magazine at the link below, be advised that it’s NSFW. Also, take a moment or two to read the ads at the back of the issue. They’re a hoot.
via: The Internet Archive
Obviously, whoever did that illustration had no experience with a push mower. For one thing, she’s going backwards and for another, her heel is blocking the reel from spinning, and for yet one more, the damn things really don’t freewheel very easily.
Marcus,
Exactly!