The Surprisingly Well-Dressed 1940s Squirrel

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The Surprisingly Well-Dressed 1940s Squirrel

The Surprisingly Well-Dressed 1940s Squirrel The year was 1944. An orphaned squirrel was adopted by a family and named Tommy Tucker. The lady of the house decided to dress Tommy in specially-made ensembles; Life documented the critter in photographs. Additional images after the jump.

The Surprisingly Well-Dressed 1940s Squirrel

The Surprisingly Well-Dressed 1940s Squirrel

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