BIB_ID
278336
Accession number
MA 12964
Creator
Rose, Carl, 1902?-1971.
Published
1936.
Credit line
The Melvin R. Seiden Collection. Gift of Janine Luke in honor of William M. Griswold and in memory of Melvin R. Seiden, 2011.
Description
1 drawing.
Notes
Original drawing for a cartoon published in The New Yorker, Mar. 7, 1936.
510 x 720 mm
Inscriptions/Markings
"To Governor LaFollette, Take good care of these campers, Phil! Carl Rose"--in ink on top left recto.
Provenance
Melvin R. Seiden; Janine Luke.
Summary
An encampment of rich women in furs huddle together around a fire, play cards and get their hair done, while their husbands look at a map of the United States plotting next next move, chefs cook food, butlers attend to a table, and chauffeurs repair and park Rolls Royces and other luxury cars.
Medium
Pen brush and black ink with blue pastel and correction fluid, on paper.
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