Browne

Tom Browne (1870 - 1910) - Thomas Arthur Browne was an extremely popular English strip cartoonist, painter and illustrator of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Comic Cuts, a British comic book founded by Alfred Harmsworth in 1890, proved to be the ideal medium for Browne's bold drawing style.

Browne's comic strips soon became so popular that he moved to London and into a studio in Wollaton House at Westcombe Park. His cartoons appeared in Punch, The Tatler and other highly rated periodicals of the day as well as on early postcards like The Camp Barber.

Among Browne’s cartoon series appearing on postcards is the delightful humorous series showing the trials and tribulations of Mr and Mrs Caudle - see PC_Browne_0001 et seq below.

Browne’s other cartoons include a series of illustrations showing episodes in Jerome K Jerome’s classic novel “Three Men in a Boat” - see PC_Browne_0022 et seq below - as well as offering commentary on family life, sports and other social activities of his time.

However, Browne also produced sketches of castles and cathedrals that were used on postcards and display his artisitic ability.

The logo of Johnnie Walker whisky, the strutting, monocled character, was created by Browne in 1908.

Browne died after surgery for cancer at the age of 39.

An interesting tribute to Tom Browne as comic artist can be found here.

Sub-albums

Postcards

  • The Camp BarberPostcard franked Woodstock 1903 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2535 (Ref: PC_Comic0008)
  • The Wedding Day - Lost the ringPostcard franked Boston 1910 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2632-2 (Ref: PC_Browne_0194)
  • The Amateur Photographer - Taking a GroupPostcard franked S Kensington 1906 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2585 (Ref: PC_Browne_0336)
  • Motor Sports - The Egg & Spoon RaceUnused postcard - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2626-3 (Ref: PC_Browne_MS2626-3)
  • Scenes in Court - A Tempting OfferUnused postcard - Pub: Davidson Bros Serie No 27- Original by Tom Browne 2511 (Ref: PC_Browne_SiC27a)
  • Well-known Plays - The Little MinisterPostcard franked Glasgow 190? - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2530 (Ref: PC_Browne_2530a)
  • Country Life : Haymaking - The AmateursPostcard franked Norwich 1908 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2601 (Ref: PC_Browne_2601a)
  • Let’s buy a pair of skatesUnused postcard - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 8038 (Ref: PC_Browne_0319)
  • Ma and Pa take the children outPostcard franked Honito 1905(?) - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2511 (Ref: PC_Browne_0287)
  • Up in the GodsPostcard franked Swansea (?) 1904 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Drawing by Tom Browne 2511 (Ref: PC_Browne_0272)
  • Don’t worry - And I’m a vegetarian tooPostcard franked Chesham 1908 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2610 (Ref: PC_Browne_0195)
  • A Rude AwakeningPostcard franked Canada 1906 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2563 (Ref: PC_Browne_0306)
  • If I catch you bendingPostcard franked Knaresborough Dec 1909 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2647-2 (Ref: PC_Browne_0020)
  • A Grand Day for GolfPostcard franked Liverpool 1908 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 8060 (Ref: PC_Browne_0104)
  • The Wrong ScentUnused postcard - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2538 (Ref: PC_Browne_0242)
  • Pride will have a FallUnused postcard - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2502 (Ref: PC_Browne_0298)
  • Possession is Nine Points of the LawUnused postcard - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2538 (Ref: PC_Browne_0241)
  • Are we down-hearted - No!!Postcard franked Swaffham 1907 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2598 (Ref: PC_Browne_0107)
  • Hi! Where are you going to?Postcard unfranked - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2536-1 (Ref: PC_Browne_0123)
  • What Ho! - A Merry XmasPostcard unused - Pub: Valentine’s series 524 - Original by Tom Browne (Ref: PC_Browne_V524a)
  • Why little black sambo’s Christmas stocking was empty - Xmas GreetingsPostcard unused - Pub: Valentine’s series 524 - Original by Tom Browne (Ref: PC_Browne_0335)
  • A BreakdownRepro PC - Pub: Halcyon - Original by Tom Browne Davidson Bros Series DB 2514/1 (Ref: PC_Browne_0036)
  • ‘ow You’ve GrowedPostcard franked Tunbridge Wells 1904 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne Series 2544 (Ref: PC_Browne_2544)
  • Not Malice Aforethought - A BrickPostcard franked 1907 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne Series 2545 (Ref: PC_Browne_2545)
  • The Jury DisagreePostcard franked York 1904 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne Series 2545 (Ref: PC_Browne_0111)
  • A ScrimmagePostcard franked Southport 1904 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2547 (Ref: PC_Browne_0312)
  • The Band - A life on the ocean wavePostcard franked York 190? - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2523 (Ref: PC_Browne_0108)
  • FishingUnused postcard - Pub: M & L Ltd National Series - Original by Tom Browne (Ref: PC_Browne_0341)
  • He strolls in the ParkPostcard franked Douglas IoM 1903 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2508 (Ref: PC_Browne_2508a)
  • Sandwich MenPostcard franked Maidenhead 1903? - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2517 (Ref: PC_Browne_2517a)
  • Alone in LondonUnused postcard - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 9008 (Ref: PC_Browne_9008a)
  • The German BandPostcard franked Bow 1904 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2518 (Ref: PC_Browne_0072)
  • The Safest Place for the KeepersPostcard franked London 1903 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2537 (Ref: PC_Browne_2537a)
  • A Thing of the Past, Old DearPostcard franked ?Ripon 1909 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2537 (Ref: PC_Browne_2537b)
  • Fuss about a trifle - Clumsy brute!!Unused postcard - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2537 (Ref: PC_Browne_2537c)
  • Fry’s advertising cardPostcard posted in Portugal c1909 - Pub: J S Fry & Sons - Drawing by Tom Browne (Ref: PC_Browne_AdFry01)
  • Fry’s advertising cardPostcard posted in Hereford 1907 - Pub: J S Fry & Sons - Drawing by Tom Browne (Ref: PC_Browne_AdFry02)
  • Peek Frean’s advertising cardUnused postcard - Pub: Peek Frean & Co - Drawing by Tom Browne (Ref: PC_Browne_AdPeekF01)
  • A Slight BreezePostcard franked Selkirk 1905 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2540 (Ref: PC_Browne_0311)
  • The Flag LieutenantPostcard unused - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2540 (Ref: PC_Browne_0042)
  • Royal Horse ArtilleryPostcard franked Manchester 1904 - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2516 (Ref: PC_Browne_0043)
  • The Major GeneralUnused postcard - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2519 (Ref: PC_Browne_2519a)
  • The Grenadier GuardUnused postcard - Pub: Davidson Bros - Original by Tom Browne 2519 (Ref: PC_Browne_2519b)
  • Early Valentine’s “Yours Truly” cardPostcard franked London 1909 - Pub: Valentine's - Original by Tom Browne 2607 (Ref: PC_Browne_V01)