He may not amount to much, but he's a nice little pocket piece", cartoon
by Freeburn, D
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- Very good condition
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
Hicksville, OH, 1935. Very good condition. Original pen and ink, watercolor cartoon of a kangaroo talking to a tree wrapped snake, referring to the joey in her pocket, with monkeys listening in. Signed Freeburn - 35.
Mr. D. Freeburn [1874-1947], was a sign painter and cartoonist. He advertised extensively in Popular Mechanics magazine. In the Jan. 1916 issue, he advertises "Trickes of the Trades - Valuable information on Drawing, Lettering. Sign Painting. Illustrated. $1.00. Specimen pages free. D. Freeburn, Hicksville, Ohio."
8.5 x 10.75" on cream card stock, black ink. On verso titled 'Animal Tales', the number 177 and signature of 'D. Freeburn Hicksville, O.' at top. Caption in pencil, lower corners chipped. A sweet and lively cartoon by a talented artist.
Mr. D. Freeburn [1874-1947], was a sign painter and cartoonist. He advertised extensively in Popular Mechanics magazine. In the Jan. 1916 issue, he advertises "Trickes of the Trades - Valuable information on Drawing, Lettering. Sign Painting. Illustrated. $1.00. Specimen pages free. D. Freeburn, Hicksville, Ohio."
8.5 x 10.75" on cream card stock, black ink. On verso titled 'Animal Tales', the number 177 and signature of 'D. Freeburn Hicksville, O.' at top. Caption in pencil, lower corners chipped. A sweet and lively cartoon by a talented artist.
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24799
- Title
- He may not amount to much, but he's a nice little pocket piece", cartoon
- Author
- Freeburn, D
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Hicksville, OH
- Date Published
- 1935
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- ART; ADVERTISING;
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Garrison, New York
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