Most people switched to kerosene lamps in the 1800’s because of the odor burning whale oil created. As an oil lamp owner, I find even the “odorless” paraffin oil (which is refined kerosene) and paraffin wax candles to be a bit on the stinky side – though nowhere near as bad as a kerosene heater.
Although we cannot see her face, this is one of the best detailed women that Mister Carrillo has drawn in a long time, the details of the light and shadow on her hair, and her form in general.
PoodleGroomer 3 months ago
But you need it for quality lighting in first class train cars.
sbenton7684 3 months ago
blubber lamp… shnort…
SamT53 3 months ago
Weird, even for this strip.
Munch 3 months ago
Quit your blubbering!
Ishka Bibel 3 months ago
You can cut a piece of whale blubber, stick a wick in it, light it for a perfectly serviceable lamp
oish 3 months ago
Most people switched to kerosene lamps in the 1800’s because of the odor burning whale oil created. As an oil lamp owner, I find even the “odorless” paraffin oil (which is refined kerosene) and paraffin wax candles to be a bit on the stinky side – though nowhere near as bad as a kerosene heater.
Saurischia 3 months ago
How 19th century!
norphos 3 months ago
Although we cannot see her face, this is one of the best detailed women that Mister Carrillo has drawn in a long time, the details of the light and shadow on her hair, and her form in general.
Chris Sherlock 3 months ago
He likes to live in the past, I guess.
adrianrune 3 months ago
They should have someone look Inuit.